Brother LC203 & LC201 Ink Cartridges – LC203XL Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Castle Ink sells remanufactured Brother LC203 / LC201 ink cartridges in every size the printer takes: LC203 high-yield black, cyan, magenta and yellow singles, LC203XL singles in all four colors, and a 4-pack. LC203 is the high-yield version of the standard LC201 and fits the same slots. They fit the Brother MFC-J460DW, MFC-J480DW, MFC-J485DW, MFC-J680DW, MFC-J880DW, MFC-J885DW, MFC-J4320DW, MFC-J4420DW, MFC-J4620DW, MFC-J5520DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW. Each cartridge is a remanufactured original shell, refilled and tested in the U.S. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same business day, shipping is free over $50, and every cartridge is covered by our 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Firmware note: keep automatic firmware updates turned off on your printer so a future update can't block third-party cartridges. If the printer shows a “non-genuine ink” message, choose Continue or OK; printing is not blocked.

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Brother LC203 / LC201 Ink: Common Questions

What is the difference between the standard and XL Brother LC203 / LC201 cartridges?

LC201 cartridges print about 260 pages each; LC203 high-yield cartridges print about 550 pages each in the same cartridge body, so LC203 costs less per page. They share the same cartridge body and slot, so you can move between sizes freely.

Which printers use Brother LC203 / LC201 ink?

Brother MFC-J460DW, MFC-J480DW, MFC-J485DW, MFC-J680DW, MFC-J880DW, MFC-J885DW, MFC-J985DW, MFC-J4320DW, MFC-J4420DW, MFC-J4620DW, MFC-J5520DW, MFC-J5620DW, MFC-J5720DW. Our Find Ink by Printer page has a guide for each model.

Will remanufactured Brother LC203 / LC201 cartridges work in my printer?

Yes. Each cartridge is an original shell with a working chip, refilled and tested. Keep automatic firmware updates off so a future update can't block third-party cartridges, and if the printer shows a non-genuine-ink message, choose Continue. If a cartridge from us still isn't recognized, contact us and we'll replace or refund it under our 1-year guarantee.

Standard or XL: which should I buy?

XL in almost every case. The XL cartridges are the same physical size and fit the same slot, but hold more ink, so each printed page costs less. Standard cartridges only make sense if you print very rarely, since ink can dry out over long idle periods.

More help: What ink does the Brother MFC-J480DW use? · What ink does the MFC-J880DW use? · What ink does the MFC-J4420DW use? · All Brother ink cartridges · Find Ink by Printer. Updated October 2026 by William Elward, founder of Castle Ink (in business since 2005).