SKU:

CS-BR-209-BK

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

LC209BK

Color:

Black

Page Yield:

Up to 2,400 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

New compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages does the LC209BK print?

Up to 2,400 pages, rated under ISO/IEC 24711 — Brother's published figure for the LC209BK. Against the LC203BK's 550 pages on the same printers, this is the endurance tier.

Which printers does this black cartridge fit?

Three models: MFC-J5520DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW. On those printers it pairs with LC205 colors. The other Business Smart trio does not take it — their super-high black is the LC207BK.

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.

LC207BK or LC209BK — what is the difference?

Printer group, not quality. LC207BK (1,200 pages) serves MFC-J4320DW, J4420DW and J4620DW; LC209BK (2,400 pages) serves MFC-J5520DW, J5620DW and J5720DW. They are not interchangeable, and a printer that takes one does not take the other — check your model before ordering either.

Is there an LC205 black?

No — Brother never made an LC205BK. This LC209BK is the super-high black for its three printers; the colors of the tier are LC205. The 'LC205 black' label on some listings refers to this cartridge or the LC207BK, or is simply wrong.

Can I mix this black with LC203 colors?

Yes — slots are independent. This black with LC203 colors is a valid combination on its three models, as is the full super-high set with LC205 colors.

Is this a genuine Brother cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the LC209BK 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 seat it until it clicks. If the printer reports 'Cannot Detect', reseat the cartridge and restart before anything else — that is Brother's own first check for this family.

LC203BK or LC209BK — which black should I choose?

Same three printers take both. The LC209BK stretches the rating to 2,400 pages against 550 and suits document-heavy use; the LC203BK is the lower-cost fill. Per page, this cartridge is the endurance choice.

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 black cartridge?

Sealed, upright, out of direct sunlight, cap on until installation. Black spares keep longest when they are not opened early.

My printer came with LC203 Starter cartridges. Are these the same?

No — and Brother says so itself: the LC203 Starter (setup) cartridges supplied with a new printer are not the same as retail high-yield LC203 cartridges, and Starter units are a known cause of 'Cannot Detect' messages when mixed up with retail stock. This product is the retail LC203 specification at the full 550-page rating; setup cartridges are never part of a compatible listing here.