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What Ink Cartridge Does the Brother MFC-J4335DW Use?

by William Elward Last Updated:

Quick answer: The Brother MFC-J4335DW uses Brother LC406 and LC406XL ink cartridges. You'll need four separate colors — Black (LC406BK), Cyan (LC406C), Magenta (LC406M), and Yellow (LC406Y) — and the XL versions deliver roughly 2.5× the yield at only a small price bump.

Brother MFC-J4335DW at a Glance

The MFC-J4335DW is a wireless all-in-one inkjet that prints up to 20 pages per minute in color. It's part of Brother's INKvestment Tank family, so a single set of LC406XL cartridges can last months for typical home-office users.

Cartridge Options and Page Yields

  • LC406BK — Standard Black, ~200 pages
  • LC406XLBK — High-Yield Black, ~500 pages
  • LC406 color set (C/M/Y) — ~200 pages each
  • LC406XL color set — ~500 pages each

You can mix and match — for example, an XL black cartridge with standard colors — if you print mostly documents.

Installation Walkthrough

  1. Turn the printer on and open the ink cartridge cover on the front of the unit.
  2. Push down on the lock lever of the old cartridge and remove it.
  3. Shake the new LC406 cartridge gently, then remove the orange cap.
  4. Slide the cartridge into its color-coded slot until it clicks.
  5. Close the cover — priming takes about 60 seconds.

Compatible vs. OEM LC406

OEM LC406XL cartridges retail at roughly $35 each. A compatible LC406XL 4-pack from Castle Ink's Brother ink collection typically costs less than one OEM cartridge, and every cartridge we ship is tested for chip compatibility and page yield.

Common Error: "Black Ink Empty" While Color Still Prints

Brother printers stop all printing when any one cartridge reads empty — even when printing in color-only mode. Always keep a spare black on hand. For firmware-related chip issues, see Brother's official MFC-J4335DW support documentation.

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About William Elward

Founder of Castle Ink, William Elward has 20 years experience in the printer industry. He's been featured on CNN Money, Yahoo, PC World, Computer World, and other top publications and frequently blogs about printers and ink cartridges. He's an expert at diagnosing printer issues and has published guides to fixing common printer issues across the internet. A graduate of Bryant University and Columbia's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program, he's held various leadership positions at The College Board, Bankrate, Zocdoc, and Everyday Health. Follow him on Twitter at William Elward's Twitter Profile


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