What Ink Does the Brother MFC-J497DW Use?

The Brother MFC-J497DW uses LC3013 high-yield ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). The compact all-in-one also accepts the standard-yield LC3011 cartridges. The LC3013 set is the better value for most households.

Ink Cartridges at a Glance

The LC3013 family is shared across the Brother MFC-J491DW, MFC-J497DW, MFC-J690DW, and MFC-J895DW — convenient if you have more than one Brother inkjet on the LC3013 platform.

Save on LC3013 Ink

Compatible LC3013 cartridges cost a fraction of OEM and work in the MFC-J497DW. Shop LC3013 cartridges at Castle Ink for the lowest prices.

How to Replace Ink in the Brother MFC-J497DW

1. Open the ink cartridge cover on the front of the printer.
2. Press the release lever for the empty cartridge and remove it.
3. Unbox the new LC3013 cartridge and pull off the orange seal.
4. Insert the cartridge into the matching color slot until it clicks.
5. Close the cover and let the printer prime.

Troubleshooting Tips

Cartridge not detected: Wipe the gold chip with a dry cloth and reseat.

Streaks or missing color: Run Maintenance > Print Quality > Cleaning from the menu.

Won't recognize new cartridge: Make sure the orange protective cap was fully removed.

Low ink warning persists: Some compatibles show estimated levels — judge by print quality.

Official Brother Resources

Brother MFC-J497DW product page · Brother support

Bottom Line

The Brother MFC-J497DW uses LC3013 high-yield ink (or LC3011 standard). Pick LC3013 for best value and shop LC3013 at Castle Ink to save more.

Frequently Asked Questions

LC3013 or LC3011? Both fit; LC3013 prints about twice as many pages.

How many pages per cartridge? About 400 pages per LC3013 color.

Can I mix LC3011 and LC3013? Yes — install any combination.

Will compatible LC3013 cartridges work? Yes, quality compatibles fit the MFC-J497DW.

Why won't my new cartridge work? Clean the chip and reseat firmly.

— William Elward