LC3017M magenta · XL
LC3017M is a Brother magenta XL cartridge rated at ~550 pages (4.4¢/page at $24.00).
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The Brother LC3017M is the high-yield magenta ink cartridge for Brother's business inkjet MFCs. Four printers in our database take it: the MFC-J5330DW, MFC-J6530DW, MFC-J6730DW and MFC-J6930DW. It is rated at about 550 pages, and at a list price near $24 that is roughly 4.4 cents per page for color.
Brother does not use firmware to block non-OEM ink on these models, so compatible and remanufactured LC3017 cartridges work and cost far less than genuine. The LC3017 is already the high-yield option, so the standard-yield version of the same cartridge is cheaper upfront but prints noticeably fewer pages. The XL is the better buy if you print regularly.
If a new LC3017M is not recognized, check that the orange shipping cap is off and the vent is clear, then reseat it firmly. Brother inkjets read an air vent as well as a chip, so a cartridge that clicks in but still shows empty is often just a blocked vent or a contact that needs a wipe. On compatibles an early 'cannot detect ink' message usually clears after a reseat or a power cycle.
Printers that use LC3017M
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the LC3017M?
4 printers in our database use the LC3017M, including the Brother MFC-J5330DW, Brother MFC-J6530DW, Brother MFC-J6730DW and Brother MFC-J6930DW.
Is the LC3017M a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The LC3017M 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 LC3017M print?
The LC3017M is rated at about 550 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the LC3017M cost per page?
At a list price of $24.00 and about 550 pages, the LC3017M works out to roughly 4.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the LC3017M safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the LC3017M 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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