SKU:

CS-BR-205-M

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

LC205M

Color:

Magenta

Page Yield:

Up to 1,200 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

New compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages does the LC205M print?

Up to 1,200 pages, rated under ISO/IEC 24711 — Brother's published figure for the LC205M, more than double the 550 pages of the high-yield LC203 equivalent.

Where is the LC205 black?

There is none — Brother never made an LC205BK. In this tier the colors are LC205, and the black splits by printer: LC207BK (1,200 pages) for MFC-J4320DW, J4420DW and J4620DW; LC209BK (2,400 pages) for MFC-J5520DW, J5620DW and J5720DW. A listing selling an 'LC205 black' has no genuine counterpart.

Can I mix LC205 colors with an LC203 black?

Yes — slots are independent, and tier mixing is normal on these six printers. Many owners run LC203 black with LC205 colors, or the full super-high combination: LC205 colors with the LC207BK or LC209BK black their model takes.

Only my magenta is low — do I need the whole color set?

No. Replace this single cartridge and leave the other colors in place; each color has its own slot and its own chip.

Is this a genuine Brother cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the LC205M specification, with a new compatible chip, labeled compatible on the box and on this page.

How do I install it without chip problems?

Hold the cartridge by its housing, keep fingers off the small green chip on top, and push it in until it clicks. Brother's own help pages for this family start every 'Cannot Detect' check at that chip.

LC203 or LC205 — which color tier should I choose?

LC205 more than doubles the rating (1,200 vs 550 pages) and suits steady color printing on the Business Smart six; LC203 costs less per cartridge and is the only tier the WorkSmart six accept. Per page, the super-high tier is the endurance choice where it fits.

What warranty and returns does it carry?

A lifetime warranty — a cartridge that fails to perform is replaced — and free returns within the first year.

How should I store a spare cartridge?

Sealed, upright, out of direct sunlight. Open it only when you are ready to install it, and keep the protective cap on until then.

Will this fit the MFC-J880DW?

No — the J880DW is a WorkSmart model whose top tier is LC203. The LC205 tier belongs to the six Business Smart models listed on this page.

Which printers does this cartridge fit?

Six Business Smart models: MFC-J4320DW, MFC-J4420DW, MFC-J4620DW, MFC-J5520DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW. The six WorkSmart models do not accept the LC205 tier at all — their top color tier is LC203.

Will my printer recognize this compatible cartridge?

This cartridge carries a new compatible chip. If your printer's firmware has been updated, recognition issues can occasionally occur — remove the cartridge, check that the green chip contact is clean and untouched, reseat it firmly, and restart the printer. Brother's own "Cannot Detect" guidance for this family starts from the same chip check, and this family reads ink level from the chip and an optical sensor together. We do not claim guaranteed recognition on every firmware version; if a cartridge still will not register, the lifetime warranty covers it.