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The Hidden Costs of Cheap IT Support
11 Mar, 2026





£80.38 inc. VAT
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At £66.41 ex-VAT for a genuine Brother TN-2590XL, this is one of those “not cheap, but not crazy” toner prices—especially if you’re using it in a compatible Brother mono laser that actually takes the XL size. The biggest practical win with XL is fewer swaps and steadier printing costs, which matters in busy offices that churn through invoices, letters, and admin docs. If you’ve been burning through standard-size cartridges, moving to XL like this usually feels like better value more than anything else.
I’d recommend it for small offices and workgroups that print regularly and want predictable results (consistent blacks, fewer annoyances with cheap refills, and the peace of mind of an original cartridge). Where I’d be cautious: if your print volumes are low, the upfront cost makes it harder to justify versus waiting for a more cost-effective cycle, and if you don’t actually have a TN-2590XL-compatible Brother model, you’ll just waste money—so double-check compatibility before ordering.

Canon
Canon CLI-65 M - Magenta - original - ink tank - for PIXMA PRO-200

Xerox
Everyday - Yellow - compatible - box - remanufactured - toner cartridge (alternative for: Kyocera TK-5240Y) - Green World Alliance return programme

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

Xerox
Everyday - Black - compatible - toner cartridge (alternative for: Samsung CLT-K504S) - for Samsung CLP-415, CLX-4195, MultiXpress SL-C1453, C1454, Xpress SL-C1404, C1810, C1860
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