What ink do I use for my Brother printer?
As for popular Brother inkjet printers, such as the MFC-J480DW, they use Brother LC201 cartridges. The LC201 is a standard yield ink cartridge that can produce up to 260 pages.
What is the difference in XL printer ink?
The main difference between the two is actually the amount of ink in each cartridge. Standard ink cartridge contains less ink and is, therefore, less expensive than high yield cartridge. XL or high yield cartridge contains more ink and therefore can be used to print more pages at a better value per page.
Can I use different ink in my printer?
In short, no! Printers need specific cartridges to work, which is why we have clear listings across the website for what ink works in any printer. You cannot just use any model/brand cartridge in a printer, even if they look the same.
What is the difference between standard and high yield printer cartridges?
High-yield toner cartridges are generally the same size and shape as standard-yield cartridges but they’ve got more toner powder packed in them. This means a high-yield toner cartridge prints more pages before needing to be replaced, resulting in a lower cost per page.
Does XL matter in printer ink?
No, the Tri Color XL will not print 3 times as many pages. I get about 2 1/2 times as many, but nearly all of my work is with color photos at the highest quality level. I go through about 2 Tri Color 62 XLs a month and 1 Black 62XL. I will not buy the standard cartridge due to the greater overall expense.
Can all printers use XL ink?
Are All Printers Compatible With XL Printer Cartridges? Most printers available these days are compatible with both standard and compatible printer cartridges. Printers designed for heavy-duty printing are also compatible with extra high yield printer cartridges.
Does it matter what ink cartridge you buy?
This is because of the chips on the ink cartridge, each chip is programmed to allow inks to only work with certain printers. Therefore, you are unable to use a different number ink in your printer which is not compatible with your printer. Check your printer manual to see what numbers your printer takes.
What is difference between standard yield and high yield toner cartridge?