Brother-LC201
| Cartridge | Type | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother LC201BK (compatible) | Standard-Yield ink cartridge | Black | 260 pages |
| Brother LC201C (compatible) | Standard-Yield ink cartridge | Cyan | 260 pages |
| Brother LC201M (compatible) | Standard-Yield ink cartridge | Magenta | 260 pages |
| Brother LC201Y (compatible) | Standard-Yield ink cartridge | Yellow | 260 pages |
| Brother LC201 Set of 4 (compatible) | Full cartridge set | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 260 black, 260 per color |
| Brother LC203BK (compatible) | High-Yield ink cartridge | Black | 550 pages |
| Brother LC203C (compatible) | High-Yield ink cartridge | Cyan | 550 pages |
| Brother LC203M (compatible) | High-Yield ink cartridge | Magenta | 550 pages |
| Brother LC203Y (compatible) | High-Yield ink cartridge | Yellow | 550 pages |
| Brother LC203 Set of 4 (compatible) | Full cartridge set | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 550 black, 550 per color |
| Brother LC203 Set of 9 (compatible) | Bulk cartridge set (3 Black + 2 per color) | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 550 black, 550 per color |
| Brother LC205C (compatible) | Super-High-Yield ink cartridge | Cyan | 1,200 pages |
| Brother LC205M (compatible) | Super-High-Yield ink cartridge | Magenta | 1,200 pages |
| Brother LC205Y (compatible) | Super-High-Yield ink cartridge | Yellow | 1,200 pages |
| Brother LC207BK (compatible) | Super-High-Yield ink cartridge | Black | 1,200 pages |
| Brother LC207/LC205 Set of 4 (compatible) | Full cartridge set | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 1,200 black, 1,200 per color |
| Brother LC207/LC205 Set of 9 (compatible) | Bulk cartridge set (3 Black + 2 per color) | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 1,200 black, 1,200 per color |
| Brother LC209BK (compatible) | Super-High-Yield ink cartridge | Black | 2,400 pages |
| Brother LC209/LC205 Set of 4 (compatible) | Full cartridge set | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 2,400 black, 1,200 per color |
| Brother LC209/LC205 Set of 9 (compatible) | Bulk cartridge set (3 Black + 2 per color) | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 2,400 black, 1,200 per color |
Brother LC201 Ink — The Standard Tier, Honestly Labeled
Two facts belong on this page. First, LC201 is a six-printer tier: MFC-J460DW, J480DW, J485DW, J680DW, J880DW and J885DW — the Business Smart models start at LC203. Second, our source fulfills LC201 singles with the LC203-bodied cartridge — same case, same slot — labeled for LC201, and the product pages say so openly. What is sold here is the LC201 position in the range, at the standard tier's price point, with that substitution stated rather than hidden.
LC201 is the standard-yield tier of this family — black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges rated up to 260 pages each (ISO/IEC 24711) for six WorkSmart printers. The high-yield LC203 tier fits the same six printers and is listed alongside; the Business Smart models do not take LC201 at all. The high-yield LC203 tier fits the same six printers and is listed alongside on their pages; the Business Smart models do not take LC201 at all. At $8.24 for up to 260 pages, LC201 works out at about 3.2 cents a page — the honest cost of the standard tier, and the reason heavier users step up to LC203 on the same printers. Owners comparing tiers should note that the LC203 Starter cartridges packed with new printers are a separate, setup-only specification; the retail tiers are the ones rated on these pages.
Which LC201 or LC203 should you buy?
- One color at a time: black, cyan, magenta and yellow — $8.24 each.
- Full refresh: the Set of 4 ($29.94) puts one of each color in one box.
Chip, ink and everyday use
For the six WorkSmart printers here, LC201 care begins with the honest label: the singles are fulfilled with the LC203-bodied cartridge, same case and same slot, stated openly. Each cartridge carries a new chip and swaps separately, so hold it by the housing, keep the small green contacts clean, and if recognition hiccups after a firmware update, reseat it firmly and restart the printer. Keep spares sealed for whichever model calls next. Every Clever Supplies cartridge here carries a lifetime warranty with 1-year free returns.
Printers that use LC201 ink
MFC-J460DW · MFC-J480DW · MFC-J485DW · MFC-J680DW · MFC-J880DW · MFC-J885DW