Brother-LC207-LC205

This is the super-high-yield shelf of the family: LC205 colors (1,200 pages each) with the LC207BK black (1,200 pages) for MFC-J4320DW, J4420DW and J4620DW — and the LC209BK black (2,400 pages) for MFC-J5520DW, J5620DW and J5720DW. There is no LC205 black; the black splits by model group, and LC207 and LC209 are not interchangeable.

The colors are one code — LC205 — on all six Business Smart printers. The black is two: LC207BK for the smaller trio, LC209BK for the Pro trio, each fitting only its own three printers. Below are the compatible LC205 color singles and the sets built around each black. The WorkSmart six do not reach this tier; their ceiling is LC203.

Which LC205, LC207 or LC209 should you buy?

LC205 color singles, shared code: cyan, magenta and yellow — $11.99 each, rated at 1,200 pages, the one color code shared by all six Business Smart printers here.
LC207BK black on its own: black — $13.49 each, the 1,200-page black for the smaller Business Smart trio only.
Set built around LC207BK: the Set of 4 ($38.94) pairs that black with one each of the LC205 colors for MFC-J4320DW, J4420DW and J4620DW.
LC207BK black-weighted nine-pack: the Set of 9 ($80.87) holds three LC207BK blacks and two each of the LC205 colors for the smaller trio's weekly printing.
LC209BK black on its own: black — $13.49 each, the 2,400-page black for the Business Smart Pro trio only.
Set built around LC209BK: the Set of 4 ($35.94) pairs that black with one each of the LC205 colors for MFC-J5520DW, J5620DW and J5720DW.
LC209BK black-weighted nine-pack: the Set of 9 ($80.87) holds three LC209BK blacks and two each of the LC205 colors for the Pro trio's weekly printing.

Chip, ink and everyday use

This super-high shelf serves two trios, and the care rule covers both: an LC205 color, the LC207BK or the LC209BK each carries a new chip in its own slot, replaced separately. Because the blacks are not interchangeable, check the model group before seating a black, grip the housing rather than the small green contacts, and keep those contacts clean. If a firmware update interrupts recognition, reseat the cartridge firmly and restart the printer, and store spares sealed. Every Clever Supplies cartridge here carries a lifetime warranty with 1-year free returns.