What Ink Does the Brother DCP-J152W Use?
Last Updated:The Brother DCP-J152W uses LC103 high-yield ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). It also accepts the standard-yield LC101 cartridges. LC103 prints about twice as many pages and is the better value for most users.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| LC103BK | Black | ~600 pages |
| LC103C | Cyan | ~600 pages |
| LC103M | Magenta | ~600 pages |
| LC103Y | Yellow | ~600 pages |
| LC101BK | Black (Std) | ~300 pages |
The LC103/LC101 family fits the Brother DCP-J152W, DCP-J172W, MFC-J245, MFC-J285DW, MFC-J450DW, MFC-J470DW, MFC-J475DW, MFC-J650DW, MFC-J870DW and MFC-J875DW.
Save on LC103 Ink
Compatible LC103 cartridges work in the DCP-J152W at a fraction of OEM pricing. Shop LC103 cartridges at Castle Ink.
How to Replace Ink in the Brother DCP-J152W
- Open the front ink cartridge cover on the printer.
- Press the release lever for the empty cartridge and remove it.
- Unbox the new LC103 cartridge and pull off the orange seal.
- Insert the cartridge into the matching color slot until it clicks.
- Close the cover — the printer will run a brief priming cycle.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not detected: Wipe the gold chip and reseat.
Faded prints: Run Maintenance > Print Quality > Cleaning.
Color missing: Confirm the orange seal was removed.
Low ink warning persists: Compatibles report estimated levels — judge by output.
Official Brother Resources
Brother DCP-J152W product page · Brother support
Bottom Line
The Brother DCP-J152W uses LC103 high-yield ink (or LC101 standard). Pick LC103 for the best value — shop LC103 at Castle Ink.
Frequently Asked Questions
LC103 or LC101? Both fit; LC103 prints about twice as many pages.
Pages per cartridge? About 600 pages per LC103 color.
Can I mix LC101 and LC103? Yes — any combination works.
Will compatible LC103 cartridges work? Yes — quality compatibles fit the DCP-J152W.
Why isn't my cartridge recognized? Clean the chip and reseat firmly.
— William Elward