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What Ink Does the Brother MFC-J6930DW Use?

The Brother MFC-J6930DW uses LC3019 super high-yield ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). It also accepts LC3017 high-yield and LC3015 standard-yield cartridges. LC3019 delivers the lowest cost-per-page.

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 — convenient if you own more than one wide-format Brother.

Save on LC3019 Ink

Compatible LC3019 cartridges work in the MFC-J6930DW at a fraction of OEM pricing. Shop LC3019 cartridges at Castle Ink.

How to Replace Ink in the Brother MFC-J6930DW

  1. Open the front ink cover on the printer.
  2. Press the release lever for the empty cartridge and lift it out.
  3. Unbox the new LC3019 cartridge and remove the orange seal.
  4. Insert the cartridge into the matching color slot until it clicks.
  5. Close the cover — the printer will run a brief priming cycle.

Troubleshooting Tips

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

Streaks or banding: Run Maintenance > Print Quality Check > Cleaning.

Color missing after install: Verify the orange seal was fully removed.

Low ink warning off: Compatible cartridges report estimated levels — judge by quality.

Official Brother Resources

Brother MFC-J6930DW product page · Brother support

Bottom Line

The Brother MFC-J6930DW uses LC3019 super high-yield ink (or LC3017/LC3015). Choose LC3019 for best value and shop LC3019 at Castle Ink.

Frequently Asked Questions

LC3019, LC3017, or LC3015? All fit; LC3019 yields the most pages.

Pages per LC3019? About 3,000 black / 1,500 color.

Can I mix yields? Yes — any combination works.

Will compatible LC3019 cartridges work? Yes — quality compatibles fit the MFC-J6930DW.

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

— William Elward

Written and reviewed by — Founder of Castle Ink, 20+ years in the printer & imaging supplies industry.