Which ink does the Brother MFC-J4535DW use?
The Brother MFC-J4535DW (inkjet, 2022) uses LC406BK, LC406C, LC406M, LC406Y.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Brother MFC-J4535DW uses LC406BK black ink cartridges and a set of four colour cartridges: cyan, magenta, and yellow, which are all standard yield versions with similar page yields and costs per page. When choosing between genuine and compatible ink cartridges, note that the printer has no firmware DRM on record, so third-party cartridges should work as expected. If you need to replace your ink, consider purchasing standard yield cartridges for their lower upfront cost if you print a moderate amount, or high-yield versions if you have heavier usage.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC406BK | black | standard | 3000 | $25.00 | 0.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC406C | cyan | standard | 1500 | $20.00 | 1.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC406M | magenta | standard | 1500 | $20.00 | 1.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC406Y | yellow | standard | 1500 | $20.00 | 1.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Brother MFC-J4535DW is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the LC406BK at about 0.8 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Brother MFC-J4535DW use?
The Brother MFC-J4535DW uses LC406BK, LC406C, LC406M and LC406Y.
Will third-party ink work in the Brother MFC-J4535DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-J4535DW is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Brother MFC-J4535DW cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 1500 pages (LC406M) to about 3000 pages (LC406BK), depending on the cartridge. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Brother MFC-J4535DW?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the LC406BK at about 0.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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