LC401BK black · standard
LC401BK is a Brother black standard cartridge rated at ~200 pages (6.5¢/page at $13.00).
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The Brother LC401BK is a standard type black ink cartridge with a rated yield of about 200 pages and a cost per page of about 6.5 cents. It fits two specific printers from Brother: MFC-J1010DW and MFC-J1170DW. When choosing an ink cartridge, consider the trade-off between standard cartridges like this one and the higher capacity alternatives.
Printers that use LC401BK
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the LC401BK?
2 printers in our database use the LC401BK, including the Brother MFC-J1010DW and Brother MFC-J1170DW.
Is the LC401BK a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The LC401BK is a standard-yield cartridge. Where a range also offers a high-yield XL version, it costs more upfront but prints more pages for a lower cost per page.
How many pages does the LC401BK print?
The LC401BK is rated at about 200 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the LC401BK cost per page?
At a list price of $13.00 and about 200 pages, the LC401BK works out to roughly 6.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the LC401BK safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the LC401BK 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
- 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
- Do ink and toner cartridges expire? What the printed date means and how to store spares
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