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Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Brother Compatible LC103BK High Yield Black Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 600

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $12.99

Our Price $6.49

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Quantity

Buy 3 or More Black for $5.99 each (save $1.50+)

Our compatible LC103BK high yield black inkjet cartridges for your Brother printer is manufactured to meet the same specifications and performance standards as the Brother OEM LC103BK ink-jet cartridges. We guarantee that you will get the same quality printouts as your genuine Brother LC103BK ink jet cartridges. Why pay double for a LC103BK brand name ink cartridge? Save 79% compared to MSRP on all the LC-103 series inkjet cartridges for your Brother printer. These cartridges are conveniently equipped with a smart chip that allows you to monitor and track your ink levels.
We offer a 100% Quality Satisfaction Guarantee on our compatible LC103BK.

Compatible Printers

DCP Series

DCP-J152W

MFC MultiFunction Printers

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Shelf Life
LC103BKCIC	Ink Cartridge	Brother	LC103BK	Black	High	600	1.08 cents	36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
Can I use lc 103 with j460 printer
Asked on 7/5/2017 by Lyn from Florida
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  These cartridges are not compatible with Brother MFC-J460DW printer. Here's the link for the list of compatible cartridges with that model http://www.ldproducts.com/Brother/Ink-Cartridge/MFC-MultiFunction-Printers/MFC-J460DW/10055-Printer.html
  Answered on 7/5/2017 by Maria
Compatible LC103 4 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Brother
Q:
I know the ink levels work on these cartridges, but does the Brother Low Ink alarms work? Brother MFC J870dw.
Asked on 6/25/2017 by sabertooth04 from Ga.
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  Yes, the cartridges will notify you when it's out of ink. Please note that our products are covered by our 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee. If you have any questions or need any assistance, feel free to contact us through email, live chat or call us at 888-321-2552 for immediate assistance, we'll be happy to help you!
  Answered on 6/26/2017 by Maria
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
I purchased a mfc-j875dw a little over a year ago. I decided to try a compatible ink. I bought Kingway brand from amazon. Did not work, had to return them.
Now I am cocerned to know if your ink will work. thank you.
Asked on 7/29/2016 by Joe the Toe from fl.
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  Your printer is listed as a compatible printer for these cartridges, so these cartridges should work just fine with your printer. These cartridges are guaranteed to perform well with your printer and are specially engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and exceptional yields that meet or exceed OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards. Please note that all of our products are backed by a lifetime warranty.
  Answered on 8/1/2016 by Maria from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge
Q:
If I print a page and then the page gets wet, will the ink stay in place or smudge to the point of making it unreadable?
Asked on 3/23/2016 by Yehoshua
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  We recommend allowing some dry time so the ink will not smudge. Dye based cartridges are likely to smudge or smear if on a wet surface.
  Answered on 3/23/2016 by Terry from LDStaff
Compatible LC103 4 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Brother
Q:
I just purchased a Brother MFC-J885DW. What do you recommend for best economical ink replacement.
Asked on 1/1/2016 by Dianne from Long Beach, CA
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  For the MFC-J885DW, you will need the LC203 ink cartridges.
  Answered on 1/4/2016 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
What are the shipping dimensions and weight of the package?
Asked on 11/18/2015 by Omri
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  The shipping dimensions of this bulk set are 4.25" W x 5.75" L X 3.5" H and the weight is .87lbs.
  Answered on 11/25/2015 by Sophia from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge
Q:
Hello. Just want to make sure these cartridges are compatible with my new Brother MFC-J450DW made the last half of this year. I know there have been issues with reset chips for later 2015 model printers.

Also the OEM Brother black ink cartridges use "pigment" based ink and NOT "dye" based ink. I have yet to find a compatible cartridge maker that does not fill the black cartridges with "dye" based ink. Do you use "pigment" black ink in this cartridge??

Thank you!
Asked on 10/18/2015 by MisterGadget from Baltimore, MD
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  Yes, these compatible LC103 ink cartridges will fit and work with your MFC-J450DW. It contains a smart chip that will work with the recent firmware update. The Black cartridge is pigment based and the Color cartridges are dye based.
  Answered on 10/19/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103M HY Magenta Ink Cartridge
Q:
What is the ink capacity for the LC103M High Yield cartridge?
Asked on 10/1/2015 by no nickname
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  The ink content is 10 ml.
  Answered on 10/3/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Compatible LC103 4 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Brother
Q:
I don't see the Brother MFC-J475DW listed under compatible printers, is it compatible?
Asked on 9/28/2015 by HarryRCT
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  Yes, the MFC-J475DW printer is compatible with our LC103 ink cartridges.
  Answered on 9/28/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge
Q:
Have the compatibility issues with the LC103BK cartridges with the MFC-J6920DW printer been resolved yet? I need to order more color ink and would like to buy the bulk pack that includes the black ink, but only if the problems have been fixed. Otherwise, I'll have to just buy the color cartridges individually.
Asked on 9/22/2015 by Greg from Austin
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  Yes, our compatible cartridges are all up-to-date with new chips and is compatible with the recent firmware!
  Answered on 9/22/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge
Q:
Do I just press in the new cartridge and the seal breaks?

There is no tab on the cartridge like my old printer used.

Thanks
Asked on 8/22/2015 by Bob
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  The printer will puncture the nozzle upon installation. If you encounter a problem, please contact our customer service team at (888) 321-2552 for assistance. You are backed 100% by our two year warranty.
  Answered on 8/24/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
I just purchased a Brother MFC-J4410DW. The sticker on the front shows it will take LC103 but you do not list this printer in the compatible section. Will these work with this printer?
Asked on 7/30/2015 by tcandmm2 from Florida
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  Yes, these units will work. For the MFC-J4410DW, you may use the LC103 B/C/M/Y, LC105 B/C/M/Y, and LC107 Black ink cartridges.
  Answered on 8/2/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
I purchased this for my MFC-J650DW but the black ink cartridge does not fit. Any suggestions?
Asked on 7/17/2015 by Rhi
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  The compatible LC103 ink cartridges should fit and work with your MFC-J650DW. If it is not fitting, please check inside the printer for any obstruction. Also verify that the pull tape or any protective covers has been removed prior to installing. If you continue to experience issues, please contact our customer care team at (888) 321-2552.
  Answered on 7/18/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
how to install the ld cartridge for borther machine 103 series. what specifically has to be done to the new cartridge to install it. Did what the inserted sheet said and the cartridge is not working....
Asked on 7/14/2015 by debssch
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  We apologize for any trouble that you have encountered while using our products. You should be able to remove a yellow pull tape and install just like normal. If you continue to experience trouble, please call our technical support team at (888) 321-2552 for further assistance.
  Answered on 7/15/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
will this work on my MFC-J450DW, The only version I see is 'G' in the firmware. I bought the printer about 6 months ago and other 3rd party ink doesn't work.
Asked on 7/5/2015 by ccrome
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  Yes, our compatible LC103 ink cartridges will work with your MFC-J450DW. It contains an updated chip that will work with the latest firmware. If you encounter an issue, please contact us immediately for assistance. You are covered by our warranty!
  Answered on 7/5/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge
Q:
I just received a batch of the cartridges and they still do not work with the new firmware. Can you advise why they do not if you clearly stated they had been updated?
Asked on 6/23/2015 by Brian from Dallas
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  We apologize that you encountered an issue with our cartridges. Please contact our customer care team at (888) 321-2552 for further assistance.
  Answered on 6/23/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
I purchased this product and tried to replace the black cartridge in a MFC-J475DW but the machine did not recognize it. I wonder whether the outer cover is supposed to be removed? Any suggestions?
Asked on 6/13/2015 by Jim from Austin, Texas
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  The yellow tape needs to be removed prior to installing. We apologize about the trouble that you are experiencing using our products. Please give our customer care team a call at (888) 321-2552. They will get you taken care of immediately!
  Answered on 6/14/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
Has this product been updated to work with the latest firmware versions of the MFC-J870?
Asked on 6/5/2015 by WFC
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  Yes, our compatible ink cartridges are updated with new chips that will work with the latest firmware update. If there is any issues, please contact our customer care at (888) 321-2552.
  Answered on 6/6/2015 by Terry from LDStaff
Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge
Q:
Have the chips been updated to the new printers yet?
Asked on 5/28/2015 by Brian from Dallas
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  Yes, the smart chip has been updated and the cartridges are ready for use with Brother's recent firmware update. Our cartridges are backed 100% by the two year warranty, so please contact us if you need any assistance.
  Answered on 5/30/2015 by Sotheur from LDStaff
Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY
Q:
Will my brotherMFC J47DW PRINTER accept this brand?
Asked on 5/1/2015 by DAMEN
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  Yes, your MFC-J470DW will take our compatible LC103 ink cartridges. Our product contains a chip that the printer will detect and accept the product. It will work just like an OEM. You are backed 100% by our two year warranty, if there's any issues or questions, please contact us at (888) 321-2552.
  Answered on 5/4/2015 by Sotheur

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Ink is compatible with latest firmware.

A few months ago, Brother released a firmware update that made most third-party ink cartridges incompatible. Fortunately, this set of ink is 100% compatible with my MFC-J470DW printer running Brother's latest firmware. Print quality is solid and ink levels accurate. Word of caution - do NOT remove the small plastic sheet covering the cartridge ink nozzle; this sheet will be punctured when the cartridge is installed.

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Brother MFC-J870dW doesn't Recognize ink level

Brother MFC-J870DW doesn't recognize ink levels. Constantly open the cover door remove the incur charges and put them back so that the printer will recognize the ink cartridge. The ink quality seems fine and...Read complete review

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7/23/2017

5.0

Great Value, Works as Advertised

By Chris

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

First time I've bought cartridges for my Brother printer from LD. So far, so good. They came on time and neatly packaged. So far I've only installed a black one, but it worked perfectly. Printer properly detected it and the ink level. I've used other "compatible" cartridges that were cheaper but had issues being properly detected. The fact that LD guarantees these will work is worth a little bit of extra money; these are still far, far cheaper than the Brother brand.

7/23/2017

5.0

Offordable!

By Marilyn

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

I don't know how anyone can offerd to own a printer without a service like this. I do not dread running out of ink anymore!

7/22/2017

4.0

I would buy again

By Daryl

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

good price

7/22/2017

5.0

High quality ink for very inexpensive prices

By Robert

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

High quality ink for very inexpensive prices

7/22/2017

5.0

Money saver!

By Donna

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Comments about Compatible LC103 4 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Brother:

Excellent deal. Have used before and will continue to purchase here. Thanks for a great product.

7/22/2017

5.0

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By Joseph

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

This is my 4th time re-ordering from Inkjets, and each time I have been very satisfied with the product. They work just like the "original" Brother cartridges at a much lower price.

7/20/2017

5.0

I will puchase again.

By Glenn

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Comments about Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Product produces copies as well as the original ink cartridge. Significant cost savings.

7/19/2017

5.0

Printer Ink

By Sol

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

Excellent ink cartridges at a great price!

7/18/2017

5.0

Great Product

By Kim

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Comments about Set of 9 Brother Compatible LC103 HY Ink Cartridges: 3 BK & 2 each of CMY:

Great Product

7/17/2017

5.0

Reasonable Price

By andy

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Comments about Brother Compatible LC103BK HY Black Ink Cartridge:

Good product and reasonable price.

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