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Rectangular black ink cartridge with Brother branding

Brother

Brother LC101BK Standard Yield Black Ink Cartridge 300 Pages

SKU CH-1R85-NA7AV

Genuine Brother black ink cartridge prints up to 300 ISO-standard pages for compatible DCP and MFC inkjet printers

  • Product categoryPrinter Ink & Toner
  • Product categoryStandard Yield Black Ink Cartridge
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresBrother Genuine LC101BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge.
  • Brother genuine cartridge for consistent, high-quality black prints
  • Up to 300 pages per cartridge under ISO/IEC 24711 testing
  • Engineered for seamless integration with compatible Brother inkjet printers
  • Works with DCP-J152W, MFC-J245, MFC-J285DW and other listed models
  • Standard-yield black ink designed for reliable everyday printing

Genuine Black Ink Cartridge LC101BK

The Brother LC101BK is a genuine standard-yield black ink cartridge designed for compatible Brother inkjet printers. It produces sharp, professional black prints and is engineered to work in seamless unison with the listed devices. This replacement cartridge suits home or small-office users who need reliable output for everyday documents. It is not intended for high-volume environments that require larger ink supplies.

Thermal Noise and Power Draw

As a passive ink cartridge, the LC101BK has no moving parts, fans or electronic components that generate heat or noise. It draws no power of its own and adds no thermal load to the printer during operation. The printer’s internal mechanisms handle all energy consumption and sound, so this cartridge does not change the device’s normal acoustic or thermal profile in any way.

Build Quality and Daily Use

The cartridge is manufactured to Brother’s genuine specifications for consistent fit and reliable ink delivery in the supported printer models. Its design allows straightforward installation and removal during routine replacement. Compatibility is limited to the specific DCP and MFC series printers listed by the manufacturer, so it cannot be used in other Brother models or printers from different brands. Brother offers disposal programs for proper cartridge recycling.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrother
Product lineLC101BK
Model nameLC101
Product categoryPrinter Ink & Toner
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I install the LC101BK cartridge in my MFC-J450DW, and which step do people often miss?

Open the ink cover, wait for the carriage to stop, remove the orange protective cap from the new LC101BK, insert it firmly until it clicks, then close the cover; the step most skip is removing the cap before insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will the LC101BK need after I print roughly 300 pages?

Once the LC101BK reaches its approximate 300-page yield, replace it with a new Brother genuine LC101BK cartridge; Brother offers disposal programs for the empty unit.

What print-quality limit appears first when I run long jobs on the LC101BK?

The LC101BK is rated for about 300 pages under ISO/IEC 24711; after that yield the black output will fade, signalling the cartridge is depleted.

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