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What Ink Cartridge Does the Brother MFC-J4535DW Use?

by William Elward Last Updated:

Quick answer: The Brother MFC-J4535DW uses Brother LC406 standard, LC406XL high-yield, or LC406XXL super-high-yield ink cartridges. This INKvestment Tank model is designed to accept all three yield levels — choose XXL for the lowest cost per page.

Which LC406 Size Is Right for You?

  • LC406 Standard — Best for light users (~200 pages per color).
  • LC406XL — Best for home offices (~500 pages per color).
  • LC406XXL — Best for heavy users (~3,000 black / ~1,500 per color).

Yearly Cost Estimate

If you print about 50 pages a week (roughly 2,600 pages a year) and use compatible LC406XXL cartridges from Castle Ink's Brother ink cartridge aisle, your annual ink cost typically lands under $100 — less than half of OEM pricing.

Installation Steps

  1. Power on the MFC-J4535DW and wait for the home screen.
  2. Open the ink cartridge cover on the front-left.
  3. Press the release lever and remove the depleted cartridge.
  4. Shake and unbox the new LC406/LC406XL/LC406XXL cartridge and remove the orange cap.
  5. Slide in the new cartridge by its matching color label until it clicks.
  6. Close the cover and wait for the initial priming sequence to complete (about 60–90 seconds).

When to Buy Compatible Cartridges

Compatible LC406 cartridges are an excellent choice for the MFC-J4535DW because Brother's chip firmware has been stable on this model family. Every cartridge sold through Castle Ink's Brother ink lineup ships with a warranty that covers any compatibility issues.

Official Resources

For Brother's full specifications and firmware updates, visit the official Brother MFC-J4535DW product page.

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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