What Ink Does the Brother MFC-J4310DW Use?

by William Elward Last Updated: November 6, 2026

Quick answer: The Brother MFC-J4310DW uses four Brother LC101 (standard) or LC103 (high-yield) cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Castle Ink sells remanufactured LC103 4-packs and singles: LC103 Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.

Don't confuse it with the MFC-J4320DW, which takes LC203.

CastleScore · November 2026

69/100 — Situational

Brother MFC-J4310DW

Pillar (weight)	Score	What it is based on
Owner ratings (28%)	—	No retailer rating with enough reviews to use.
Expert reviews (18%)	—	No published numeric expert score we could verify.
Cost per page (24%)	85	About 1.8¢ per black page and 1.3¢ per color cartridge-page with our remanufactured LC103XL cartridges (about 600 pages each).
Reliability (13%)	78	Few recurring hardware complaints; owners mention ink-sensor errors with poorly made aftermarket cartridges.
Features (12%)	82	Print, copy, scan, fax, document feeder, auto two-sided printing, 11 x 17 printing from the bypass slot, Wi-Fi, touchscreen.
Value (5%)	—	Not scored without owner ratings

Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.

Older model. This printer is no longer a current model, but its LC101 and LC103 cartridges are still widely sold, including our remanufactured versions.

CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked November 6, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.

What Ink Does the Brother MFC-J4310DW Take?

Cartridge	Brother part no.	Approx. yield	Castle Ink option
LC103 Black (high yield)	LC103BK	~600 pages	Remanufactured, $10.95
LC103 Cyan	LC103C	~600 pages	Remanufactured, $7.99
LC103 Magenta	LC103M	~600 pages	Remanufactured, $7.99
LC103 Yellow	LC103Y	~600 pages	Remanufactured, $7.99
LC103 4-pack	LC103BK/C/M/Y	One of each	Remanufactured, $30.99

Yields are Brother's figures. Standard LC101 fits too but prints about 300 pages. Our cartridges are genuine Brother shells, cleaned, refilled and print-tested.

What Does MFC-J4310DW Ink Cost per Page?

About 1.8¢ per black page and 1.3¢ per color cartridge-page with our remanufactured LC103.

How Do I Replace the Ink in the MFC-J4310DW?

Open the ink cartridge cover on the front right of the printer.
Press the release lever above the empty cartridge and pull it out.
Remove the orange protective cap from the new cartridge.
Push it into the matching color slot until it clicks.
Close the cover.

Which Other Printers Use LC101 and LC103?

The MFC-J4410DW, MFC-J4510DW, MFC-J4710DW, MFC-J870DW and MFC-J470DW.

What MFC-J4310DW owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, support forums and owner reviews, answered in our words.

Can it print 11 x 17?

Yes, from the manual-feed slot, while the main tray handles letter and legal.

Why does it say "Ink Low" right after a change?

Reseat the cartridge and make sure the cover is fully closed so the printer reads the new cartridge.

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