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AI-generated summary
The Brother LC-421XLC “Original XL” cyan cartridge for the right printer is solid value if you’re printing colour often and you want predictable results. At £13.03 ex-VAT, the price doesn’t scream bargain-basement, but OEM inks usually give more consistent colour and fewer “why does this look washed out?” surprises—especially if your documents need to match (presentations, client-facing sheets, internal reporting). For a small office that prints steadily and hates faff, this is the sensible option.
That said, I’d only buy it if your printer genuinely uses this specific cartridge and you’re not chasing the absolute lowest cost per page. If your printing is occasional or mostly black text, inks like this can feel pricey because you’re still paying for colour even when you don’t use much of it. Also, if you’re willing to tolerate a bit more variation and you track running costs closely, compatible cartridges can work out cheaper—just be mindful of colour consistency and reliability.

Epson
Epson Toner, Photo conductor, 1 x Yellow, S051201, 30,000 Pages

Brother Supplies
Brother LC1240BK Standard Ink Cartridge

Xerox
Everyday - Black - compatible - toner cartridge (alternative for: Samsung MLT-D1042S) - for Samsung ML-1665, 1667, 1675, 1678, 1865, SCX-3200, 3201, 3205, 3206, 3207, 3208, 3210

Xerox
Everyday - Cyan - compatible - toner cartridge (alternative for: Samsung CLT-C504S) - for Samsung CLP-415, CLX-4195, MultiXpress SL-C1453, C1454, Xpress SL-C1404, C1810, C1860