LC401 XL Ink Cartridges High Yield Compatible for Brother LC401 - 4

Our review of the LC401 XL Ink Cartridges finds them best suited for home offices and small businesses that need reliable, high yield replacements for Brother LC401 series cartridges. The single biggest reason to buy is the capacity: each black LC401XL yields about 560 pages and each color around 510 pages at 5% coverage, which cuts refill frequency and lowers per-page cost compared with standard cartridges. The cartridges are sold as a four pack (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) and promise clear, vibrant output that handles everyday documents and color prints with consistent results.

Key Features

• High yield capacity: The black LC401XL delivers about 560 pages and each color about 510 pages at 5% coverage, reducing how often you swap cartridges.
• Full color set: The package includes one each of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow so users can replace all channels at once for uninterrupted printing.
• Compatible model fit: Designed to work with Brother MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1012DW and MFC-J1170DW printers for straightforward installation.
• Vibrant output: These cartridges are formulated for clear text and vivid color prints, making them suitable for reports, photos, and marketing materials.
• Cost effective: High yield cartridges lower the per-page printing cost compared with buying multiple standard-yield cartridges.

Who It's For

This pack is a sensible choice for users running one of the compatible Brother MFC models who print moderately to frequently and want fewer cartridge changes. Home offices, small businesses, and students who produce a mix of black text and color documents will benefit from the larger page yields and consistent color output.

It is less appropriate for users who print only occasionally and prioritize original manufacturer packaging, or for printers outside the listed Brother models. Buyers who require OEM warranty support or extremely high-end photo printing may want to compare alternatives before purchasing.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High yield black and color capacities reduce downtime and lower running costs.
• Complete 4 pack lets you replace all four colors at once for convenience.
• Compatible with popular Brother MFC-J1010DW, J1012DW and J1170DW models for easy fit and use.
• Produces clear, vibrant prints suitable for everyday color documents.

Cons

• Not an OEM cartridge, so users who prefer factory branded supplies may look elsewhere.
• Page yields are specified at 5% coverage, so heavily inked pages will use cartridges faster.

Specifications

Package contents	1x Black LC401XL, 1x Cyan LC401XL, 1x Magenta LC401XL, 1x Yellow LC401XL
Black page yield	Approximately 560 pages (at 5% coverage)
Color page yield	Approximately 510 pages each (at 5% coverage)
Compatible printers	Brother MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1012DW, MFC-J1170DW
Cartridge type	High yield compatible ink cartridges

Our Verdict

The LC401 XL 4 pack is a practical, cost conscious replacement for users of the specified Brother MFC models who want fewer cartridge changes and dependable color output. With solid page yields and a full set included, it represents good value for home offices and small businesses that need consistent everyday printing without the premium cost of OEM cartridges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these cartridges fit my Brother MFC-J1010DW?
Yes, the LC401XL cartridges in this pack are specified as compatible with the Brother MFC-J1010DW model.

How many pages will each cartridge print?
Black is rated at about 560 pages and each color at about 510 pages, both figures based on 5% coverage.

Are these original manufacturer cartridges?
No, these are high yield compatible cartridges sold as a replacement option rather than original factory-branded cartridges.