LC401C cyan · standard
LC401C is a Brother cyan standard cartridge rated at ~200 pages (5.5¢/page at $11.00).
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The Brother LC401C is a cyan ink cartridge designed for standard use. It can be used with two specific printers from Brother: the MFC-J1010DW and the MFC-J1170DW. When choosing an ink cartridge, consider that this one has a standard yield of about 200 pages, which may or may not meet your printing needs compared to higher-yield alternatives.
Printers that use LC401C
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the LC401C?
2 printers in our database use the LC401C, including the Brother MFC-J1010DW and Brother MFC-J1170DW.
Is the LC401C a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The LC401C 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 LC401C print?
The LC401C is rated at about 200 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the LC401C cost per page?
At a list price of $11.00 and about 200 pages, the LC401C works out to roughly 5.5 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the LC401C safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the LC401C 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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