MFC-J497DW
For the MFC-J497DW, the cartridge decision is a yield decision, not a compatibility puzzle: LC3011 Standard (200 pages) and LC3013 High (400 pages) both fit this printer, and both fit the same four Work Smart models. The Clever Supplies compatible cartridges below are chipped and ready to install, with a lifetime warranty.
| Cartridge | Type | Color | Approx. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother LC3011BK (compatible) | Standard Yield ink cartridge | Black | 200 pages |
| Brother LC3011C (compatible) | Standard Yield ink cartridge | Cyan | 200 pages |
| Brother LC3011M (compatible) | Standard Yield ink cartridge | Magenta | 200 pages |
| Brother LC3011Y (compatible) | Standard Yield ink cartridge | Yellow | 200 pages |
| Brother LC3013BK (compatible) | High Yield ink cartridge | Black | 400 pages |
| Brother LC3013C (compatible) | High Yield ink cartridge | Cyan | 400 pages |
| Brother LC3013M (compatible) | High Yield ink cartridge | Magenta | 400 pages |
| Brother LC3013Y (compatible) | High Yield ink cartridge | Yellow | 400 pages |
| Brother LC3013 Set of 4 (compatible) | High Yield ink cartridge set (1 × Black + 1 × Cyan + 1 × Magenta + 1 × Yellow) | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 400 pages per cartridge |
| Brother LC3013 Set of 9 (compatible) | High Yield ink cartridge set (3 × Black + 2 × Cyan + 2 × Magenta + 2 × Yellow) | Black / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow | 400 pages per cartridge |
MFC-J497DW Ink — Standard or High, Same Four Printers
Brother lists the MFC-J497DW for both LC3011 and LC3013, and the lists are identical — that is the point of this family. The Standard tier — LC3011BK, LC3011C, LC3011M and LC3011Y — is rated up to 200 pages per cartridge; the High tier — LC3013BK, LC3013C, LC3013M and LC3013Y — up to 400 pages (ISO/IEC 24711). A Standard and a High cartridge in the same color differ only in fill, so the tiers mix color by color in the same slots.
For the MFC-J497DW, the cartridge decision is a yield decision, not a compatibility puzzle. That shared list is what makes tier-mixing safe here: a High black next to Standard colors simply runs longer. Two things this printer does not take: LC3017/LC3019 (Business Smart Pro, a different slot) and LC3033 (INKvestment Tank, a different platform). Order by the code on the cartridge you are replacing, and either tier in that color is a correct fit.
Which LC3011/LC3013 should you buy?
- Light printing: LC3011 standard singles — black, cyan, magenta and yellow at $9.74 each (200 pages) — the 200-page fill for light, occasional printing.
- Steady printing: LC3013 high-yield singles — black, cyan, magenta and yellow at $10.49 each (400 pages) — the 400-page fill for steady weeks, in the same slots as the standard tier.
- Full refresh or bulk: sets are built on the High tier — the Set of 4 ($35.94) and the Set of 9 ($72.77, 3 black + 2 of each color) — the Set of 4 resets the printer, the Set of 9 stocks it.
Chip, ink and everyday use
When a fresh cartridge is not recognized on the MFC-J497DW, reseat it before suspecting it — a firm seat on clean contacts settles most recognition trouble. Every cartridge here carries a new compatible chip, but one message can still appear with a compatible cartridge: “Cannot Detect Ink Volume.” Brother's support text says the machine keeps working with that message. Keep spares sealed until install day. All cartridges on this page carry a lifetime warranty with 1-year free returns, and either tier's spare fits the shared slot design.