What Ink Does the Brother MFC-J5730DW Use?
Last Updated:The Brother MFC-J5730DW uses LC3019 super high-yield ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), with LC3017 high-yield and LC3015 standard-yield as alternatives. LC3019 yields the most pages per cartridge.
Ink Cartridges at a Glance
| Cartridge | Color | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| LC3019BK | Black | ~3,000 pages |
| LC3019C | Cyan | ~1,500 pages |
| LC3019M | Magenta | ~1,500 pages |
| LC3019Y | Yellow | ~1,500 pages |
| LC3017BK | Black (HY) | ~550 pages |
The LC3019/LC3017/LC3015 family fits the Brother MFC-J5330DW, MFC-J5730DW, MFC-J5930DW, MFC-J6530DW, MFC-J6730DW and MFC-J6930DW.
Save on LC3019 Ink
Compatible LC3019 cartridges work in the MFC-J5730DW at a fraction of OEM pricing. Shop LC3019 cartridges at Castle Ink.
How to Replace Ink in the Brother MFC-J5730DW
- Open the front ink cover on the printer.
- Press the release lever for the empty cartridge and lift it out.
- Unbox the new LC3019 cartridge and remove 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 Check > Cleaning.
Color missing: Make sure the orange seal was fully removed.
Low ink warning persists: Compatibles report estimated levels — judge by quality.
Official Brother Resources
Brother MFC-J5730DW product page · Brother support
Bottom Line
The Brother MFC-J5730DW uses LC3019 super high-yield ink (or LC3017/LC3015). LC3019 gives the lowest cost-per-page — shop LC3019 at Castle Ink.
Frequently Asked Questions
LC3019, LC3017 or LC3015? All fit; LC3019 prints the most pages.
Yield? About 3,000 black / 1,500 color per LC3019.
Can I mix yields? Yes — any combination works.
Will compatible LC3019 cartridges work? Yes — quality compatibles fit the MFC-J5730DW.
Why isn't my cartridge recognized? Clean the chip and reseat firmly.
— William Elward