Which ink does the Brother MFC-J690DW use?
The Brother MFC-J690DW (inkjet, 2018) uses LC3013BK, LC3013C, LC3013M, LC3013Y.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Brother MFC-J690DW uses ink cartridges for printing. To save money it may be more cost-effective to buy high yield XL ink cartridges which include LC3013BK black and LC3013C cyan magenta yellow all with approximately 400 pages per cartridge. When buying these cartridges you have the option of purchasing genuine or compatible alternatives.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC3013BK | black | XL | 400 | $22.00 | 5.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC3013C | cyan | XL | 400 | $19.00 | 4.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC3013M | magenta | XL | 400 | $19.00 | 4.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC3013Y | yellow | XL | 400 | $19.00 | 4.8¢ | 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-J690DW 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 LC3013C at about 4.8 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-J690DW use?
The Brother MFC-J690DW uses LC3013BK, LC3013C, LC3013M and LC3013Y.
Does the Brother MFC-J690DW take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts LC3013BK, LC3013C, LC3013M and LC3013Y. 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-J690DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-J690DW 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-J690DW cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 400 pages (LC3013C) to about 400 pages (LC3013M), 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-J690DW?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the LC3013C at about 4.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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