What Ink Does the Brother MFC-J895DW Use?

Last updated: September 27, 2026. Reviewed by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink.

Quick answer: what ink does the Brother MFC-J895DW use?

The Brother MFC-J895DW uses 4 Brother LC3011/LC3013 cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Standard LC3011 and higher-yield LC3013 cartridges fit the same slots. LC3013 high-yield cartridges print about twice as many pages as LC3011. Each color is a separate cartridge, so you only replace the one that runs out.

Cartridge options at a glance

*Approximate ISO yields from published cartridge specifications. Real-world results depend on coverage, photo printing, and cleaning cycles.

Common questions about Brother MFC-J895DW ink

Should I buy LC3011 or LC3013 for the MFC-J895DW?

LC3013 for most people. LC3013 high-yield cartridges print about twice as many pages as LC3011. See Is XL ink actually worth it? Standard vs. XL with real numbers.

Can I mix standard and high-yield cartridges?

Yes. Each cartridge is read separately, so any mix of LC3011 and LC3013 works.

What other printers use Brother LC3013 ink?

LC3011/LC3013 also fits the MFC-J491DW, MFC-J497DW, and MFC-J690DW. If you own more than one, a single stock of cartridges covers them all.

Will other Brother cartridges fit the MFC-J895DW?

No. Brother LC3017/LC3019 (MFC-J5330DW, MFC-J6930DW) and LC3033/LC3035 (MFC-J995DW) look similar but won't fit. Always match the number on your current cartridge.

Are compatible LC3013 cartridges safe for the MFC-J895DW?

Yes. Quality compatible and remanufactured cartridges print like OEM, and using them doesn't void your warranty under U.S. law. If the printer shows “Cannot Detect” with a new cartridge, reseat it and check that the orange cap is removed. More: Compatible vs. remanufactured vs. OEM ink, Does compatible ink void your printer warranty? and The best compatible ink for Brother printers.

How do I replace the ink in the MFC-J895DW?

Open the ink cartridge cover on the front of the printer. Push the lock-release lever for the empty color and pull the cartridge out. Unpack the new cartridge, remove the orange protective cap, and push it in until it locks. Close the cover; the printer resets that color's ink counter automatically.

Why does the MFC-J895DW say “Cannot Detect” or “Cannot Print”?

Remove and reseat the cartridge until it locks, make sure the orange protective cap is off, and wipe the cartridge's contacts with a dry lint-free cloth. Turn the printer off for a minute. If one color is empty, most Brother inkjets stop printing until it's replaced. More fixes: Printer says ink cartridge not recognized: how to fix it.

Why are prints from my MFC-J895DW faded or streaky?

From the control panel, run Ink (or Maintenance) > Improve Print Quality > Check Print Quality, then clean the colors that show gaps. If lines look jagged or doubled instead, run the alignment from the same menu; see our print head alignment guide. More: Why is my printer printing streaks?.

Why did the first set of cartridges run out so fast?

New printers use part of the first set to fill the ink system. It's a one-time cost. See why the first cartridges run out fast.

Does the MFC-J895DW have fax and an automatic document feeder?

Yes. The MFC-J895DW is an MFC (multi-function center) model, so it prints, scans, copies, and faxes. See the key facts below for its main features.

Can I use LC3013 in place of LC3011?

Yes. LC3013 is the high-yield version of LC3011 and fits the same slots. Most people should buy LC3013 for the lower cost per page.

MFC-J895DW key facts

• Type: compact wireless all-in-one (print, scan, copy, fax)
• Ink: 4 individual Brother LC3011/LC3013 cartridges
• Same ink as: MFC-J491DW, MFC-J497DW, MFC-J690DW

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Official Brother resources

Brother MFC-J895DW product page · Brother support

Related guides

• Printer says ink cartridge not recognized: how to fix it
• Is XL ink actually worth it? Standard vs. XL with real numbers
• Compatible vs. remanufactured vs. OEM ink
• Does compatible ink void your printer warranty?
• The best compatible ink for Brother printers
• Print head alignment guide

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About the author: William Elward is the founder of Castle Ink and has written about printers, ink cartridges, and printing technology for more than 20 years.