Brother LC406XL ink cartridges are the high-yield option for seven verified U.S. Brother MFC-J printers. This guide lists every compatible model, compares LC406 with LC406XL, explains the individual Black and Color page yields, and covers smart chips, installation, single-color replacement, ink-level monitoring, and cartridge-recognition troubleshooting. Starink currently offers one compatible LC406XL 4-Pack with Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Always confirm the complete printer model, including the XL suffix on MFC-J4345DW XL, before ordering. Similar MFC-J model numbers may use a different cartridge family.
Brother LC406XL ink cartridges fit the Brother MFC-J4335DW, MFC-J4345DW XL, MFC-J4535DW, MFC-J5855DW, MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J6555DW, and MFC-J6955DW. Check the complete printer model rather than relying on a broader MFC-J4000, J5000, or J6000 Series name.
LC406XL Black prints up to 6,000 pages, while each LC406XL Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridge prints up to 5,000 pages. These figures apply to each individual cartridge and should not be combined into one 4-Pack total.
All four Starink cartridges include pre-installed smart chips designed to support printer recognition and ink-level monitoring, so no chip transfer is required. Printer firmware and device conditions can still affect recognition.
Compatibility, package contents, and page-yield information reflect Starink’s verified U.S. model list and product specifications. Last reviewed September 4, 2026.
Use the seven-model list below to confirm compatibility. Select a printer name to open its dedicated Starink page with model-specific LC406XL ink, page-yield, and installation information.
Brother groups printers under broad MFC-J family and series names, but a shared series number does not prove that every printer uses the same cartridge. Cartridge compatibility should be verified from the complete model label on the printer or in its settings menu.
All seven printers accept four individual cartridges: Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. LC406 is the standard-yield option, while LC406XL is the high-yield option currently offered by Starink as a complete 4-Pack.
| Brother Printer | Standard Yield | High Yield |
|---|---|---|
| MFC-J4335DW | LC406 | LC406XL |
| MFC-J4345DW XL | LC406 | LC406XL |
| MFC-J4535DW | LC406 | LC406XL |
| MFC-J5855DW | LC406 | LC406XL |
| MFC-J5955DW | LC406 | LC406XL |
| MFC-J6555DW | LC406 | LC406XL |
| MFC-J6955DW | LC406 | LC406XL |
Starink currently sells the compatible LC406XL Black + Color 4-Pack. LC406 is included for compatibility and capacity comparison, not as a Starink purchase option.
Brother LC406 and LC406XL fit the same seven printers listed in this guide. The main difference is approximate page yield: LC406 is the standard-yield option, while LC406XL is designed for more pages and fewer cartridge changes.
| Cartridge Family | Yield Type | Black Yield | Yield per Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother LC406 | Standard yield | Up to 3,000 pages | Up to 1,500 pages |
| Brother LC406XL | High yield | Up to 6,000 pages | Up to 5,000 pages |
LC406XL can replace standard-yield LC406 in all seven verified printers. It uses the same Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow positions while providing a higher approximate page yield.
The figures below apply to each individual cartridge. Do not describe the 4-Pack as a combined 21,000-page set because Black and Color yields are measured separately and the four cartridges are consumed at different rates.
| Brother LC406XL Cartridge | Approximate Page Yield |
|---|---|
| LC406XL Black | Up to 6,000 pages |
| LC406XL Cyan | Up to 5,000 pages |
| LC406XL Magenta | Up to 5,000 pages |
| LC406XL Yellow | Up to 5,000 pages |
Approximate page yield is measured per individual cartridge in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (Letter/A4). Actual output varies with page content, print settings, paper size, cleaning cycles, and usage conditions. Wide-format pages and high ink coverage may reduce actual yield.
The Starink Brother LC406XL 4-Pack contains exactly four ink cartridges: 1 × Black, 1 × Cyan, 1 × Magenta, and 1 × Yellow. Each cartridge includes a pre-installed smart chip, and one user guide is also included.
Each Starink LC406XL cartridge includes a pre-installed smart chip designed to support printer recognition and ink-level monitoring. No chip transfer from an empty cartridge is required before installation.
If the printer displays a cartridge warning, confirm that all protective material has been removed, check the color slot, and reseat the cartridge before restarting the printer.
Protective material, cartridge seating, chip contact, printer firmware, or a temporary printer-state issue can affect recognition. Complete these basic checks before deciding that a cartridge needs replacement.
No compatible cartridge seller can responsibly guarantee recognition with every future firmware version. Starink cartridges are factory tested for current firmware compatibility before shipment, but later updates and individual device conditions can affect recognition.
If recognition problems began after a printer update, see the Compatible Ink Troubleshooting guide.
Starink currently offers one Brother LC406XL purchase option: a compatible 4-Pack with one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge.
High-yield replacement ink for seven verified Brother MFC-J printers. Black yields up to 6,000 pages, each color yields up to 5,000 pages, and every cartridge includes a pre-installed smart chip.
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Brother LC406XL ink cartridges fit the Brother MFC-J4335DW, MFC-J4345DW XL, MFC-J4535DW, MFC-J5855DW, MFC-J5955DW, MFC-J6555DW, and MFC-J6955DW. Check the complete printer model rather than relying on a broader MFC-J4000, J5000, or J6000 Series name.
Brother LC406XL Black prints up to 6,000 pages, while each LC406XL Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridge prints up to 5,000 pages. These are approximate yields for individual cartridges and should not be added together as one 4-Pack total.
Yes. The seven printers listed in this guide accept both standard-yield LC406 and high-yield LC406XL cartridges. LC406XL fits the same color positions and provides a higher approximate page yield between replacements.
The Starink Brother LC406XL 4-Pack contains one Black cartridge, one Cyan cartridge, one Magenta cartridge, one Yellow cartridge, and one user guide. A smart chip is pre-installed on each cartridge.
Yes. Each Starink LC406XL cartridge includes a pre-installed smart chip designed to support printer recognition and ink-level monitoring, so no chip transfer is required. Printer firmware and device conditions can still affect recognition.
Open the ink-cartridge cover, remove the depleted cartridge, remove all protective material from the new LC406XL cartridge, match it to the correct color slot, and insert it firmly until it locks. Close the cover and follow the printer's on-screen prompts.
Yes. Compatible Brother printers use separate Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow slots, so you can replace only the depleted color. Starink currently sells the four colors together as one complete LC406XL 4-Pack.
The pre-installed smart chips are designed to support cartridge recognition and ink-level monitoring in the compatible printers listed in this guide. Displayed levels and recognition can still be affected by printer firmware or device conditions.
Confirm the exact printer model, remove all protective materials, place each cartridge in its matching color slot, reseat the cartridge firmly, and restart the printer. If the issue began after a firmware update, read the Compatible Ink Troubleshooting guide or contact Starink support.
No seller can responsibly guarantee compatibility with every future firmware version. Starink cartridges are factory tested for current firmware compatibility before shipment, but later printer updates and individual device conditions can affect recognition.
Compatibility and product specifications last reviewed: September 4, 2026.
Compatibility follows Starink’s verified U.S. model list. Yields are stated per cartridge under ISO/IEC 24711 (Letter/A4), not as one combined 4-Pack total. Actual yield varies by content, settings, paper size, and maintenance.
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