SKU:

CS-BR-3013-C

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

LC3013C

Color:

Cyan

Page Yield:

Up to 400 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

New compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the page yield of the LC3013C cyan cartridge?

Up to 400 pages, Brother's published approximate rating to ISO/IEC 24711. That is the per-cartridge figure for the High Yield tier; it is not a combined figure for a set or for all four colors.

Which printers does the LC3013C fit?

The same four Work Smart models as the whole LC3011/LC3013 group: MFC-J491DW, MFC-J497DW, MFC-J690DW, MFC-J895DW. The tier does not change the model list — see the tier question below for what does change.

Do LC3011 and LC3013 fit the same printers?

Yes — the two tiers share the exact same four-model list, MFC-J491DW, MFC-J497DW, MFC-J690DW, MFC-J895DW. The only difference between a Standard and a High cartridge in the same color is fill and yield (200 pages against 400). The two tiers can even be mixed in one printer, color by color.

Is this a Standard or a High Yield cartridge?

This is the High Yield tier: LC3013C is rated up to 400 pages (ISO/IEC 24711). We use Brother's product-page tier names — Standard for LC3011 and High for LC3013 — not the different wording that appears on one Brother support page, which calls the same cartridges High and Super High.

Will my printer recognize this cartridge?

This cartridge carries a new compatible chip. If your printer's firmware has been updated, recognition issues can occasionally occur — reseat the cartridge firmly, check the small green chip contact is clean and untouched by fingers, and restart the printer. Brother's general position (March 2025) is that firmware updates do not block third-party ink.

What does “Cannot Detect Ink Volume” mean?

It is Brother's own documented behavior for a generic or third-party cartridge: the printer may be unable to determine the ink volume and shows this message. Brother's support text says the machine keeps working with that message, and the message is only cleared by a new genuine cartridge. So with this compatible cartridge the ink-level display may not work — the cartridge still prints its rated yield; judge replacement by print quality and by how much you have printed, not by the gauge.

What is the difference between this cartridge and a STARTER cartridge?

A STARTER cartridge is the setup cartridge that ships inside the printer box; it is not a retail cartridge and it is not part of this compatible mapping. This LC3013C is the retail-format replacement cartridge for the four models above.

Does this fit the LC3017, LC3019 or LC3033 printers?

No. LC3017/LC3019 are Business Smart Pro cartridges and LC3033 is an INKvestment Tank cartridge — all three are different slots and different model sets from LC3011/LC3013. In particular, LC3033 is not a higher tier of this family, and the four printers above do not take LC3033 at all.

What happens if I install a High cartridge next to Standard cartridges?

Nothing harmful — each slot is independent, and Brother's own framing for this group allows the two tiers to be mixed color by color. A High black next to Standard colors simply runs longer before it needs changing.

Is this a genuine Brother cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the LC3013C specification, with a new compatible chip, labeled compatible on the box and on this page. It is not manufactured by Brother.

How should I handle and store this cartridge?

Hold it by the housing, keep fingers off the small green chip on top, and install it promptly once opened. Store sealed cartridges upright, away from heat and direct sunlight; do not open a cartridge until its slot is ready.

When is the High Yield tier the right choice?

A High cartridge costs more per cartridge but runs twice as long as its Standard sibling — choose it when you print steadily and would rather change cartridges half as often.