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If you’re running a Brother colour laser that takes the TN-245M, the original magenta cartridge is a safe, low-drama choice. You generally get consistent print quality, predictable colour, and fewer “why does the output look patchy?” headaches than with no-name compatibles. At **£81.91 ex-VAT**, though, it’s not the sort of thing I’d call “cheap for what it is” — so the real question is how often you print colour and how much risk you’re willing to take. If your magenta output is important for invoices, branded docs, or anything where colour accuracy matters, originals usually pay for themselves in reduced troubleshooting and wasted pages.
I’d **recommend** it for busy offices that rely on Brother colour printing and want consistent results with minimal effort. I’d **hold off** if your usage is occasional (you’ll be paying premium even when the cartridge sits around), or if you’re cost-optimising hard and you’re comfortable trialling a reputable third-party option to see if quality matches your expectations. In other words: buy this if you value reliability; don’t buy it if you’re chasing the lowest cost per page and your print volume is modest.

Brother Supplies
Brother TN2120 - Black - original - toner cartridge - for Brother DCP-7045N, HL-2150N, MFC-7320, Justio DCP-7040

Xerox
Everyday - Black - compatible - toner cartridge - for Xerox Brother DCP-7030/7040/7045, Brother HL-2040, Brother HL-2140/HL-2150N/HL-2170

Xerox
Xerox - Yellow - compatible - toner cartridge (alternative for: HP W2072A) - for HP Color Laser 150a, 150nw, MFP 178nw, MFP 178nwg, MFP 179fnw, MFP 179fwg

Epson
Epson Ink Cartridges, DURABrite" Ultra, T9461, Singlepack, 1 x 136.7 ml Black, XXL