SKU:

CS-BR-3017-C

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

LC3017C

Color:

Cyan

Page Yield:

Up to 550 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

New compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LC3017 the same as the cartridge with the same yield in the other platform?

The two standard-cassette tiers, LC3017 and LC3019, share the same three printers and the same slot — their difference is yield only (550 against 3,000/1,500). The Tank cartridge LC3029 is a different platform altogether.

Can LC3017 and LC3019 be mixed in one printer?

Yes, on the three standard-cassette models. Brother's own cartridge page lists both tiers for the same printers, and each slot is independent. (One compatible seller's claim that the two tiers cannot be mixed could not be verified from any Brother source, and we do not repeat it as a rule.)

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?

Brother's support text for this family describes the same behavior: a genuine Brother cartridge's microchip lets the machine detect ink volume and proper installation, and a non-genuine cartridge may not be detected the same way. The machine still prints; the gauge may not read.

Is LC3017 an INKvestment Tank cartridge?

No. LC3017 is a standard-cassette Business Smart Pro cartridge. Tank wording seen on one seller's page for this cartridge is that seller's wording, not Brother's classification — Brother classifies LC3017 as a standard-cassette cartridge, and so do we.

Is this a genuine Brother cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the LC3017C 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?

High Yield (550 pages) suits a steady office load at the lowest per-cartridge cost; Super High Yield (3,000 black / 1,500 color) suits a printer that runs through ink fast and where fewer changes matter more than the per-cartridge price.

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.

Can I buy just the cyan cartridge, or must I buy a set?

Just this cartridge. Sets are the same cartridges in one box; there is no requirement to buy a set to use this printer.

Does the XL version of my printer take a different cartridge?

Not applicable to this cartridge — the XL models belong to the Tank platform (MFC-J5830DW XL, MFC-J6535DW XL), which takes LC3029, not this cartridge.

What is the page yield of the LC3017C cyan cartridge?

Up to 550 pages, Brother's published approximate rating to ISO/IEC 24711.