Brother LC406 Ink Cartridges – LC406 & LC406XL

Castle Ink sells remanufactured Brother LC406 ink cartridges in every size the printer takes: LC406XL black, cyan, magenta and yellow singles and a 4-pack set. The XL cartridges replace the standard-yield LC406 cartridges in the same slots. They fit the Brother MFC-J4335DW, MFC-J4345DW, MFC-J4535DW, MFC-J5855DW, MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J6555DW and MFC-J6955DW. 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 LC406 Ink: Common Questions

What is the difference between the standard and XL Brother LC406 cartridges?

LC406 standard cartridges print about 550 pages each; LC406XL black prints about 3,000 pages and each LC406XL color about 1,500 in the same cartridge body, so the XL costs far less per page. They share the same cartridge body and slot, so you can move between sizes freely.

Which printers use Brother LC406 ink?

Brother MFC-J1170DW, MFC-J4335DW, MFC-J4345DW, MFC-J4535DW, MFC-J5855DW, MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J6555DW, MFC-J6955DW. Our Find Ink by Printer page has a guide for each model.

Will remanufactured Brother LC406 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.

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