Brother LC501XL ink fits MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW, and MFC-J1410DW printers. This guide explains the cartridge numbers, page yields, LC501 vs. LC501XL differences, and how to choose Starink LC501XL replacement ink.
Starink compatible 4-Pack with one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge. Smart Chips included. Black yields up to 500 pages and each color up to 500 pages.
Quick Answer: What Printers Use Brother LC501XL Ink?
Brother LC501XL ink cartridges fit MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW, and MFC-J1410DW. Starink LC501XL is a compatible replacement for the Brother LC501XL high-yield cartridge family.
The Starink 4-Pack contains one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge with pre-installed Smart Chips. Black yields up to 500 pages, and each color yields up to 500 pages per cartridge. No chip transfer is required.
LC501XL is the high-yield cartridge family for Brother MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW, and MFC-J1410DW printers. The system uses four separate Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges. Starink offers compatible LC501XL replacement ink in a 4-Pack with Smart Chips already installed.
Starink Cartridge
Color
Original Brother Reference
LC501XL Black
Black
LC501XLBKS
LC501XL Cyan
Cyan
LC501XLCS
LC501XL Magenta
Magenta
LC501XLMS
LC501XL Yellow
Yellow
LC501XLYS
Brother LC501XL and Starink LC501XL Page Yields
Starink LC501XL Black yields up to 500 pages, while Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow each yield up to 500 pages. Original Brother LC501XL lists the same page yields for the corresponding cartridges.
Color
Starink LC501XL
Original Brother LC501XL
Black
500
500
Cyan
500
500
Magenta
500
500
Yellow
500
500
Figures are listed pages per cartridge. Original Brother yields are based on ISO/IEC 24711 testing. Actual page yields vary with print content, settings, printing frequency, and maintenance.
Page yields apply to each cartridge separately. A printed page can use several colors, so individual cartridge yields cannot be added to calculate a total pack yield.
What Is in the Starink LC501XL 4-Pack?
The pack contains one Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow compatible cartridge. Each cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip.
1 × Black CartridgeReplaces Brother LC501XLBKS and yields up to 500 pages.
1 × Cyan CartridgeReplaces Brother LC501XLCS and yields up to 500 pages.
1 × Magenta CartridgeReplaces Brother LC501XLMS and yields up to 500 pages.
1 × Yellow CartridgeReplaces Brother LC501XLYS and yields up to 500 pages.
These printers use four separate ink cartridges, so each color can be replaced individually. Starink sells this product as a complete 4-Pack.
Brother LC501 vs. LC501XL: What Is the Difference?
LC501 is standard yield; LC501XL is high yield. Both fit the three printers in this guide. Original LC501 lists approximately 250 Black pages and 200 pages per color, while LC501XL lists approximately 500 pages for Black and each color.
Listed yields apply per cartridge. Original Brother yields use ISO/IEC 24711 testing; actual results vary. Starink supplies the high-yield LC501XL option shown here.
Are Brother LC501XL and LC401XL Interchangeable?
No. LC501XL and LC401XL are different cartridge families and are not interchangeable. For MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW, and MFC-J1410DW, select the LC501XL replacement listed for the complete printer model.
What Ink Do MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW and MFC-J1410DW Use?
Starink LC501XL Black yields up to 500 pages per cartridge. This product is a 4-Pack containing one Black cartridge and one of each color; it is not a Black-only pack. Replace each cartridge separately as needed, and check the pack contents before buying.
How to Install Brother LC501XL Replacement Ink
Confirm that your printer is one of the three compatible models in this guide.
Open the ink cartridge cover according to your Brother printer manual.
Release and remove the cartridge that needs replacement.
Remove only the protective material specified in the Starink instructions; avoid touching the chip and ink outlet.
Match the cartridge color to the labeled slot and insert it securely as directed.
Close the cover, follow the printer's on-screen prompts, and print a test page.
Check the printer model, cartridge number, protective packaging, and cartridge seating. Make sure each cartridge is securely installed in its matching color slot, then follow the printer's on-screen instructions.
Print a print-quality test sheet and check for missing colors or gaps. Follow your Brother printer's cleaning instructions, then print another test sheet to check the result.
One Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow compatible cartridge for the three Brother printers in this guide. Smart Chips included; no chip transfer required. Black yields up to 500 pages and each color up to 500 pages.
Brother MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW, and MFC-J1410DW use LC501XL high-yield ink cartridges. Starink offers a compatible 4-Pack for these three models.
What is the difference between LC501 and LC501XL?
LC501 is standard yield, with approximately 250 Black pages and 200 pages per color. LC501XL is high yield, with approximately 500 pages per cartridge. Both fit the three listed printers.
Can LC501XL replace LC501?
Yes. LC501XL is the high-yield alternative to LC501 for the three compatible printers listed in this guide.
How many pages does LC501XL Black print?
Starink LC501XL Black yields up to 500 pages per cartridge. Actual results vary with print content, settings, frequency, and maintenance.
Does a 4-Pack print 2,000 pages?
No. The up-to-500-page yield applies to each cartridge separately. A printed color page can use several cartridges, so the four yields should not be added together.
What is included in the Starink LC501XL 4-Pack?
One Black, one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow cartridge. Each includes a pre-installed Smart Chip.
Do I need to transfer a chip?
No. Each Starink compatible LC501XL cartridge includes a pre-installed Smart Chip, so no chip transfer is required.
Are these compatible or remanufactured cartridges?
Starink LC501XL cartridges are compatible replacement ink cartridges, not remanufactured or Original Brother cartridges.
Are LC501XL and LC401XL interchangeable?
No. They are different cartridge families. Choose LC501XL for the MFC-J1260W, MFC-J1360DW, and MFC-J1410DW models listed here.
Can I replace just the Black cartridge?
Yes. These printers use four separate cartridges, so Black and each color can be replaced individually. The linked Starink product is sold as a complete 4-Pack.
What ink does the Brother MFC-J1260W use?
The Brother MFC-J1260W uses LC501 standard-yield or LC501XL high-yield cartridges. Starink LC501XL is a compatible replacement sold as a four-color 4-Pack.
What ink does the Brother MFC-J1360DW use?
The Brother MFC-J1360DW uses LC501 standard-yield or LC501XL high-yield cartridges. Starink LC501XL is a compatible replacement sold as a four-color 4-Pack.
What ink does the Brother MFC-J1410DW use?
The Brother MFC-J1410DW uses LC501 standard-yield or LC501XL high-yield cartridges. Starink LC501XL is a compatible replacement sold as a four-color 4-Pack.
Can firmware updates affect cartridge recognition?
Yes. Firmware updates can change third-party cartridge recognition. Compatibility with every future firmware version cannot be guaranteed.
What should I check if an LC501XL cartridge is not recognized?
Check the complete printer model, cartridge number, specified protective packaging, and seating in the matching color slot. Contact Starink with your order number and a photo of the message if the issue remains.
Not sure which cartridge to choose? Send Starink your complete printer model for compatibility help.
Brother and its model names identify compatible printers and cartridges. Starink is an independent replacement ink brand and is not affiliated with Brother.
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