Brother LC401XLBKS Compatible Premium Ink Black 500 copies
Meet the Brother LC401XLBKS Compatible Premium Ink Black—a smart, cost‑effective ink solution built to power busy home offices and small workspaces. This compatible cartridge is engineered to work seamlessly with your Brother MFC‑J1010DW, MFC‑J1012DW, and MFC‑J1170DW printers, delivering consistent, clean prints from the first page to the last. With an estimated yield of 500 pages, you’ll print more before the next change, helping you stay productive without constant replacements.
Compatibility and yields
Product Code: NCBRLC401XLBK | OEM Code: LC401XLBKS | For: MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1012DW, MFC-J1170DW | Yield: 500 pages
What sets this apart
- Premium-grade compatible ink designed to mirror Brother’s ink chemistry for crisp, legible text and solid line work on everyday documents.
- Deep, uniform black with smooth grayscale tones—ideal for contracts, reports, invoices, and other business-critical pages.
- Reliable, leak-free performance that maintains consistent density and margins from start to finish.
- Drop-in compatibility—installs in your Brother printer without the need for adjustments or special setup.
- Cost-effective alternative that lowers your printing costs per page while preserving print quality and readability.
- Convenient storage and handling—sealed packaging and stable formulation for long shelf life and dependable results.
Ideal use cases
Perfect for daily office tasks, this black ink is well-suited for:
- Professional documents: reports, proposals, invoices, and business correspondence.
- Administrative forms and worksheets used at home or in small offices.
- Educational materials: handouts, worksheets, and student assignments.
Practical tips for best results
- Install the cartridge and run a standard print job to prime the printhead for even ink distribution.
- If you notice lighter areas, perform a printer maintenance page or a light clean cycle as recommended by your Brother printer’s manual.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve ink stability and performance.