Which ink does the Brother MFC-J5855DW use?
The Brother MFC-J5855DW (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-J5855DW uses standard ink cartridges for black LC406BK and cyan LC406C, magenta LC406M, yellow LC406Y colours. When choosing ink for this printer consider that standard cartridges have a page yield of about 3000 pages for black and about 1500 pages for the colour cartridges. If you need to print frequently it may be worth considering compatible alternatives to genuine ink cartridges.
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-J5855DW 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-J5855DW use?
The Brother MFC-J5855DW uses LC406BK, LC406C, LC406M and LC406Y.
Will third-party ink work in the Brother MFC-J5855DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-J5855DW 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-J5855DW 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-J5855DW?
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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