SKU:

CS-BR-3029-C

Condition:

New Compatible

OEM Part #:

LC3029C

Color:

Cyan

Page Yield:

Up to 1,500 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)

Chip:

New compatible chip

Warranty:

Lifetime Warranty

Returns:

1-Year Free Returns

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No — the XL models (MFC-J5830DW XL, MFC-J6535DW XL) take the same LC3029 cartridges as their non-XL counterparts. “XL” describes the printer bundle's included ink, not a different cartridge.

What is the page yield of the LC3029C cyan cartridge?

Up to 1,500 pages, Brother's published approximate rating to ISO/IEC 24711.

Which printers does the LC3029C fit?

MFC-J5830DW, MFC-J5830DW XL, MFC-J5930DW, MFC-J6535DW, MFC-J6535DW XL, MFC-J6935DW. No other models are on Brother's official list for this cartridge.

Does this cartridge fit the other platform in this group?

It does NOT fit the standard-cassette Business Smart Pro printers MFC-J5330DW, MFC-J6530DW and MFC-J6930DW, and it is not interchangeable with LC3019: the yields are the same (3,000 black / 1,500 color) but the cartridges are physically different — LC3029 fits only INKvestment Tank printers.

Is LC3029 the same as the cartridge with the same yield in the other platform?

No — same yield numbers do not mean the same cartridge. LC3019 and LC3029 are both rated 3,000 black / 1,500 color, but LC3029 is the INKvestment Tank cartridge and LC3019 is the standard-cassette cartridge; they are physically different and are not interchangeable.

Can LC3017 and LC3019 be mixed in one printer?

Not applicable — this is a Tank cartridge. Within the Tank platform, LC3029 is the only cartridge family for these six printers; LC3017 and LC3019 do not fit them.

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 documented behavior for a generic or third-party cartridge: the printer may be unable to determine the ink volume. For LC3029, Brother's support text says this message typically only appears with generic, third-party or refilled cartridges, and that a truly empty cartridge does not give this message. The practical consequence is the same across this group: the ink-level display may not read, so judge replacement by print quality and by how much you have printed. Firmware note, in Brother's own support wording: on firmware versions A–K, an “Update failed — install genuine ink cartridge” message can appear and the firmware should be updated while that message is shown; on version L and above, the message stays on screen until the cartridge is empty, but the machine keeps working. If you see that message, check your firmware version before assuming the cartridge has failed.

Is LC3029 an INKvestment Tank cartridge?

Yes — LC3029 is the INKvestment Tank cartridge for the six Tank printers listed above.

Is this a genuine Brother cartridge?

No — it is a Clever Supplies compatible cartridge built to the LC3029C 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 Super High Yield (INKvestment Tank) tier the right choice?

Super High Yield Tank cartridges are the only tier for these six printers — the choice here is single versus set, not tier: buy singles for one low color, a set for a full reset, and the bulk box when black runs out fastest.