Which ink does the Brother MFC-J460DW use?
The Brother MFC-J460DW (inkjet, 2015) uses LC203BK, LC203C, LC203M, LC203Y.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Brother MFC-J460DW uses LC203BK black ink cartridges and LC203 series cyan magenta and yellow ink cartridges for colour printing. These XL cartridges have a page yield of about 550 pages each. When buying replacement inks for this printer you may choose between genuine or compatible options and standard or high-yield capacities without any firmware restrictions on record.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC203BK | black | XL | 550 | $28.00 | 5.1¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC203C | cyan | XL | 550 | $20.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC203M | magenta | XL | 550 | $20.00 | 3.6¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC203Y | yellow | XL | 550 | $20.00 | 3.6¢ | 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-J460DW 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 LC203C at about 3.6 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-J460DW use?
The Brother MFC-J460DW uses LC203BK, LC203C, LC203M and LC203Y.
Does the Brother MFC-J460DW take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts LC203BK, LC203C, LC203M and LC203Y. A high-yield XL holds more ink and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party ink work in the Brother MFC-J460DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-J460DW 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-J460DW cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 550 pages (LC203C) to about 550 pages (LC203BK), 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-J460DW?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the LC203C at about 3.6 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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