LC406Y yellow · standard
LC406Y is a Brother yellow standard cartridge rated at ~1500 pages (1.3¢/page at $20.00).
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The Brother LC406Y is a standard type yellow ink cartridge designed for use with certain printers. It can be used in three specific printer models and has a rated yield of about 1500 pages. When choosing an ink cartridge it's worth noting that there are different types available including standard and high yield options which may suit your printing needs differently.
Printers that use LC406Y
Frequently asked questions
Which printers use the LC406Y?
3 printers in our database use the LC406Y, including the Brother MFC-J4335DW, Brother MFC-J4535DW and Brother MFC-J5855DW.
Is the LC406Y a standard or high-yield cartridge?
The LC406Y 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 LC406Y print?
The LC406Y is rated at about 1500 pages. Actual yield varies with how much of each page you print.
What does the LC406Y cost per page?
At a list price of $20.00 and about 1500 pages, the LC406Y works out to roughly 1.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible can cost noticeably less.
Are compatible or remanufactured versions of the LC406Y safe to use?
Compatible and remanufactured cartridges are third-party alternatives to the LC406Y 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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