Which ink does the Brother MFC-J6930DW use?
The Brother MFC-J6930DW (inkjet, 2017) uses LC3017BK, LC3017C, LC3017M, LC3017Y.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Brother MFC-J6930DW uses ink cartridges for printing. To get the best value from these cartridges it is worth considering buying high yield versions of black and genuine cyan magenta and yellow ink as they are available in XL size which can print around 550 pages each.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC3017BK | black | XL | 550 | $30.00 | 5.5¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC3017C | cyan | XL | 550 | $24.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC3017M | magenta | XL | 550 | $24.00 | 4.4¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| LC3017Y | yellow | XL | 550 | $24.00 | 4.4¢ | 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-J6930DW 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 LC3017C at about 4.4 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-J6930DW use?
The Brother MFC-J6930DW uses LC3017BK, LC3017C, LC3017M and LC3017Y.
Does the Brother MFC-J6930DW take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts LC3017BK, LC3017C, LC3017M and LC3017Y. 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-J6930DW, or will firmware block it?
The Brother MFC-J6930DW 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-J6930DW cartridges print?
Rated yields run from about 550 pages (LC3017M) to about 550 pages (LC3017Y), 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-J6930DW?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the LC3017C at about 4.4 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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