The Starink Compatible Brother LC401XL Ink Cartridges are premium high-yield replacement cartridges designed for compact Brother MFC-J series printers, including the MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1012DW, and MFC-J1170DW. This convenient 5-pack includes an extra black cartridge to keep your home or student office running longer. Equipped with pre-installed Smart Chips for seamless installation and accurate ink tracking, they deliver crisp text and vibrant colors that match OEM performance at a more affordable price.

Buying Guide

Before ordering, make sure this Brother LC401XL ink cartridge set is compatible with your printer.

1. Check your printer model. Verify that your printer is listed in the Compatible Printers section below.
2. Confirm the cartridge number. Your printer should use Brother LC401 or LC401XL ink cartridges.
3. Enjoy Smart Chip convenience. Our cartridges come with pre-installed chips, ensuring accurate ink-level tracking and hassle-free installation right out of the package.

Compatible Printers

Our Brother LC401XL ink cartridges work flawlessly with the following Brother printer models:

Page Yield

Get more done without frequent replacements. Based on ISO/IEC testing standards at 5% coverage on A4 paper, these high-yield XXL cartridges provide outstanding output equivalent to the OEM:

• Up to 500 pages per Brother LC401XL Black ink cartridge.
• Up to 500 pages per Brother LC401XL Color (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) ink cartridge.

What's in the Box

This comprehensive 5-pack includes an extra black cartridge to easily handle higher volumes of text document printing:

• 2 x Compatible Replacement for Brother LC401XL Black ink cartridges
• 1 x Compatible Replacement for Brother LC401XL Cyan ink cartridge
• 1 x Compatible Replacement for Brother LC401XL Magenta ink cartridge
• 1 x Compatible Replacement for Brother LC401XL Yellow ink cartridge
• 1 x User Guide

How to Install

1. Carefully remove the new Brother LC401XL cartridge from its packaging.
2. Gently pull off the protective plastic tape or cover from the cartridge.
3. Do not touch the smart chip or the ink nozzles to prevent connection issues.
4. Insert each cartridge into its matching color slot and press firmly until it clicks. Your printer will recognize it automatically.
5. Run a quick test print to ensure optimal printing quality.

Usage Scenarios

• Compact Home Office Printing: The MFC-J1010DW and J1170DW are slim-profile printers built for smaller spaces — this 5-pack keeps everyday document printing going without bulk.
• Family Everyday Use Printing: School forms, household letters, and permission slips printed consistently on the MFC-J1800DW throughout the week.
• Student Printing: Reliable 500-page yield for homework assignments, study guides, and class handouts on a budget.
• All-in-One Household Tasks Printing: The MFC-J1800DW handles print, scan, and copy — this ink set keeps all three running smoothly.
• Color Worksheets & Kids' Projects Printing: Vibrant cyan, magenta, and yellow for classroom worksheets, simple art projects, and school presentations.
• Backup Supply on Hand Printing: The 5-pack gives you extra cartridges so you're never caught without ink mid-print job.

Comparison: Starink vs. OEM Brother LC401XL