Brother ink cartridges: LC codes, XL yields and labels
Brother inkjet cartridges use LC codes, and the code on your current cartridge is the quickest way to find a match. Recent families include LC422 and LC422XL for the MFC-J5340DW, MFC-J5740DW, MFC-J6540DW and MFC-J6940DW, LC426 and LC426XL for the MFC-J4340DW, LC424 for the DCP-J1200DW and LC3213 for the MFC-J491DW, DCP-J774DW and MFC-J890DW. Older codes such as LC123, LC223, LC225XL, LC980 and LC985 are covered too.
Many codes come in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, and value packs such as LC3213VAL and LC424VAL bundle all four colours. Alongside ink, the range includes TZe label tapes for P-touch label makers in 9 mm, 12 mm and 24 mm widths, plus DK and CZ label rolls. Delivery is free anywhere in Cyprus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Brother standard and XL ink cartridges?
XL cartridges hold more ink and print more pages before you need a replacement. For the MFC-J4340DW, for example, the standard LC426 black is rated at about 3,000 pages and the LC426XL black at about 6,000, while each colour goes from about 1,500 to 5,000 pages. Both fit the same printer, so XL suits frequent printing and standard suits lighter use.
How do I find the right Brother cartridge for my printer?
Look at the LC code on your existing cartridge, or check the model name on the printer itself. Then match it to the product title, for example LC427 for the MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J6955DW and MFC-J6957DW, or LC3219XL for the MFC-J5330DW and MFC-J6530DW. Only use codes listed for your printer, as similar-looking cartridges may not fit.
Do Brother TZe tapes fit my P-touch label maker?
TZe tapes work in Brother P-touch label printers that take TZe cassettes, such as the PT-1750, PT-2420PC and PT-9500PC named on several tapes. Each machine has a maximum tape width, so check that it supports the width you need, from 9 mm and 12 mm up to 24 mm. Colour options include black on white, black on clear, black on yellow and red on white.