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The Brother LC3235XLBK XL Black is one of those “works without drama” consumables—solid if you’ve got a compatible Brother inkjet that genuinely uses this cartridge line. The XL size is usually the whole point here: fewer swaps, steadier printing for day-to-day office runs (forms, letters, school/HR admin, that kind of stuff). If your usage is consistent and you’re not constantly chasing the cheapest cartridge, paying £30.82 ex‑VAT for an original tends to be good value because you avoid the typical risks of third‑party inks (spotting, clogs, annoying print-quality surprises).
That said, I wouldn’t buy this on autopilot if you print very little. For low-volume offices, ink cost per page can get worse fast, and you may end up with a shelf-life problem or a cartridge that’s only half-used. Also, if you frequently print colour alongside black, you’ll want to sanity-check the total ongoing spend across all cartridges rather than just black—sometimes the “best deal” is the bundle strategy, not a single XL. Overall: buy it if you rely on consistent output and want minimal hassle; skip it (or at least compare against multi-buy options) if your printing is sporadic.

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, UltraChrome HDX, Singlepack, 1 x 700.0 ml Photo Black

Canon
Canon CLI-36 Color Twin Pack - 2-pack - 12 ml - colour (cyan, magenta, yellow) - original - ink tank - for PIXMA iP100 with battery, iP110, TR150, TR150 with Battery Pack, RC-IP100

Brother Supplies
Brother LC3237BK - Black - original - ink cartridge - for Brother HL-J6000DW, HL-J6100DW, MFC-J6947DW

Epson
Epson T0482 - 13 ml - cyan - original - blister with RF/acoustic alarm - ink cartridge - for Stylus DX3800, Stylus Photo R200, R220, R300, R320, R340, RX500, RX600, RX620, RX640