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AI-generated summary
If you’re using a Brother inkjet that takes the LC3235XLY, this is a sensible “buy the right cartridge, stop thinking about it” option. The big win with the XL version is fewer refills for normal office use, and the yellow tends to behave well in real-world documents—charts, branded one-pagers, and the occasional coloured print—without the messy, streaky surprises you sometimes see on cheaper compatibles. At £27.41 ex-VAT, it’s not bargain-basement, but it also isn’t wildly priced considering it’s an original cartridge, so it’s a decent choice for anyone who values reliability over chasing the lowest unit cost.
That said, I wouldn’t recommend it if you print very little. Ink costs start to hurt when you’re basically replacing cartridges on a calendar, and original ink often has a higher “ouch” factor for low-volume sites. Also, if you’re printing colour-heavy marketing runs, check your device’s overall print cost before committing—yellow can look expensive when you’re running lots of colour. Bottom line: buy this for steady, business-as-usual yellow printing on a Brother model that uses it; skip it (or at least benchmark alternatives) if your print volume is low or you’re trying to minimise ongoing per-page cost.

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Home Ink, 29, Strawberry, Singlepack, 1 x 6.4 ml Magenta, High, XL, RF+AM

Brother Supplies
Brother LC123BK - Black - original - blister - ink cartridge - for Brother DCP-J100, DCP-J105, DCP-J132W, DCP-J4110DW, DCP-J552DW, DCP-J752DW

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, Claria" Home Ink, 29, Strawberry, Multipack, 1 x 3.2 ml Cyan, 1 x 3.2 ml Magenta, 1 x 5.3 ml Black, 1 x 3.2 ml Yellow, Standard

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, DURABrite" Ultra, 16XL, Pen and crossword, Singlepack, 1 x 6.5 ml Cyan