LC203Y yellow · XL
LC203Y is a Brother yellow XL cartridge rated at ~550 pages (3.6¢/page at $20.00).
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The Brother LC203Y is a yellow ink cartridge designed for high volume printing. It can be used with four different printer models and has a rated yield of about 550 pages. If you print frequently, an XL cartridge like this one may be more cost-effective than its standard counterpart, especially considering the estimated cost per page.
Printers that use LC203Y
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the LC203Y?
4 printers in our database use the LC203Y, including the Brother DCP-J4120DW, Brother MFC-J460DW, Brother MFC-J480DW and Brother MFC-J880DW.
Is the LC203Y a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The LC203Y is a XL (high-yield) cartridge. It costs more upfront than a standard cartridge but prints more pages, so the cost per page is lower.
How many pages does the LC203Y print?
The LC203Y is rated at about 550 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the LC203Y cost per page?
At a list price of $20.00 and about 550 pages, the LC203Y works out to roughly 3.6 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the LC203Y safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the LC203Y that usually cost much less. Most work well, though quality varies by seller. If your printer can receive firmware updates that block non-OEM ink, check that printer's page first.
Related cartridges
Other colors and standard or high-yield versions used in the same printers.
Guides worth reading before you buy
- Printer will not print black because a colour cartridge is empty: what to do
- Page yield explained: what ISO 24711 measures, and why you get fewer pages than the box says
- Does Brother block third-party ink? No, and Brother said so itself
- Brother toner and ink compatibility chart: which TN, DR and LC number fits
- Printer says ink low but the cartridge is not empty: what the gauge really means
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