Compatible ink cartridges for your Brother printer
In this category, you will find high-quality compatible ink cartridges and inks for CISS systems designed for Brother inkjet printers. The selection includes black and color (cyan, magenta, yellow) cartridges, standard and XXL capacity options, as well as multi-pack sets.
The cartridges fit perfectly with the specified Brother DCP, MFC, and other series printers, making them ideal for printing office and home documents, photos, presentations, and colorful graphics. The models equipped with chips ensure reliable level indication and compatibility with the devices.
- Single-color cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, yellow (e.g., LC-3211BK, LC-22EM, LC-3217C)
- Multi-pack sets: B/C/M/Y sets (e.g., LC-900, LC-1000, LC-980, LC-125, LC-223)
- XXL and high-capacity cartridges: e.g., LC-22EBKXXL, LC-3237, LC-3239XL
- CISS compatible inks: for LC1000, LC1100/LC985/LC980, LC1220/LC1240, LC123 systems
- Chipped cartridges for reliable printer recognition and ink level indication
Applications: from home documents to professional office printing
The ink cartridges designed for Brother cover a wide range of applications. The standard capacity LC-900, LC-980, or LC-1000 types are excellent for printing home letters, school assignments, online bills, and tickets. The higher capacity LC-3237 or LC-3239XLBK cartridges are recommended for offices where large volumes of black-and-white or color documents are produced daily.
The single-color cartridges, around 10–20 ml (e.g., LC-3211BK, LC-3213BK, LC-22U Y), are ideal for those who print occasionally and value affordability. The high ink volume solutions, ranging from 58–128 ml (LC22UBK, LC-3239XLBK), provide longer replacement intervals, reducing downtime and cost per page.
Technical considerations: capacity, compatibility, color quality
One of the most important aspects when purchasing is selecting the appropriate cartridge family (e.g., LC-980, LC-1100, LC-123, LC-3217, LC-22E). Always check whether the selected product supports the exact model of your printer, such as DCP-145C, DCP-130C, DCP-J4110DW, or MFC-J5920DW. The compatibility list helps avoid purchasing the wrong cartridge.
Capacity is also crucial: standard ink cartridges have smaller quantities (e.g., 7–15 ml), while XL and XXL solutions (e.g., LC-22EBKXXL, LC-3237, LC22UBK) can print significantly more pages. Black cartridges (BK) typically have larger volumes, as most documents contain black text, while cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) cartridges are responsible for displaying color graphics and photos.
CISS systems and economical printing
For those who print in large volumes – such as in office environments, schools, or graphic studios – CISS (Continuous Ink Supply System) compatible inks provide a consistently economical solution. The 4x CISS kits offered for the LC1000, LC1100/LC985/LC980, LC1220/LC1240, and LC123 product families ensure continuous ink supply, reducing the cost per page.
These solutions are particularly useful for regularly printing large-format color materials, brochures, educational materials, or presentations. With proper color calibration, print quality close to photo quality can be achieved while minimizing the number of cartridge changes.
Chipped ink cartridges for hassle-free operation
Many cartridges in this category (e.g., LC-22EM, LC-22U Y, LC-3211BK, LC-3217M, LC-3213BK) come with their own chip. This chip communicates with the device, ensuring accurate ink level indication and helping to avoid printing errors. Thus, the device operates just as smoothly as if using original supplies, while enjoying the benefits of more affordable, reliable compatible solutions.
