Brother LC432 & Brother LC432XL Ink Cartridges
Brother LC432 and LC432XL ink cartridges cover Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. They are sold individually and in multi-packs for Brother MFC-J series inkjets. Genuine cartridges come in both standard LC432 and high-yield LC432XL. The compatible range is XL only, so switching to compatibles also moves you to the larger cartridge. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Brother LC432 & Brother LC432XL Ink Cartridges
How far each LC432 cartridge goes
Standard LC432 cartridges are rated at 550 pages in each colour. LC432XL raises that to 3,000 pages for Black and 1,500 pages for Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. Brother quotes inkjet yields under the ISO/IEC 24711 standard.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC432BK | Standard | Black | 550 | $0.097 |
| LC432C | Standard | Cyan | 550 | $0.064 |
| LC432M | Standard | Magenta | 550 | $0.064 |
| LC432Y | Standard | Yellow | 550 | $0.064 |
| LC432XLBK | High Yield | Black | 3,000 | $0.027 |
| LC432XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC432XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC432XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.035 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choose Between Brother LC432 & LC432XL Ink Cartridges
Replace the Complete Colour Set
Time to replace them all? The 4-Pack LC432 Genuine (from $151.22) includes one of each colour and qualifies for free delivery.
Print More with XL Cartridges
If you print often, the 4-Pack LC432XL Genuine (from $226.09) gives the same colour coverage with more pages per cartridge and also qualifies for free delivery.
Replace Just One Colour
Running low on a single colour? A single Genuine LC432 Cyan cartridge (from $35.13) replaces just that one.
Save with Compatible Cartridges
Watching the budget? Compatible cartridges cost less than genuine ink, with a single LC432XL Cyan cartridge from $26.98 or a 5-pack LC432XL for $161.95 with free delivery.
Stock Up for Frequent Printing
For a busy office printer, buying a bigger pack saves reordering as often. The 10-Pack LC432XL Compatible (from $320.59) is the lower-cost way to stock up. Prefer genuine ink? The 8-Pack LC432XL Genuine (from $447.57) is the official equivalent. Both packs qualify for free delivery.
Brother printers that take LC432 cartridges
LC432 and LC432XL cartridges are listed for five Brother MFC-J models: MFC-J5340DW, MFC-J5740DW, MFC-J6540DW, MFC-J6740DW and MFC-J6940DW. Both yields fit the same printers, so the choice between standard and XL depends on how much you print rather than which of these models you own.
Matching the cartridge to your office printing
For mainly text, start with LC432XL Black. It is rated at 3,000 pages, compared with 550 pages for standard LC432 Black. If charts and colour documents are routine, LC432XL colours give 1,500 pages each, compared with 550 pages. For occasional colour, genuine standard LC432 colours are available at 550 pages. Compatible LC432XL cartridges are backed by a money-back guarantee if they do not work, as outlined in our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Orders ship from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse all Brother ink cartridges.
Genuine or compatible LC432XL?
Compatible cartridges in this series are LC432XL only. They are sold individually in Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, and in multi-packs. Their listed yields match genuine LC432XL: 3,000 pages for Black and 1,500 pages per colour. Genuine Brother is the only option for the standard LC432 size. Using a compatible cartridge does not by itself remove your rights under Australian Consumer Law. However, damage caused by a faulty cartridge may not be covered by the printer manufacturer's warranty. Our guide to genuine vs compatible cartridges covers the differences in more detail.
Pro Tip
Genuine multi-packs are listed under both the LC432 and LC432XL codes, so confirm the code on the pack before ordering. Standard LC432 cartridges are rated at 550 pages. LC432XL is rated at 1,500 pages per colour and 3,000 pages for Black.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from standard LC432 to LC432XL, or run both in the same printer?
Yes. LC432 and LC432XL are listed for the same Brother MFC-J printers and fill the same colour slots. You can upgrade at your next replacement or fit an LC432XL Black alongside standard LC432 colour cartridges.
Do compatible LC432XL cartridges carry the same rated yield as genuine LC432XL?
Yes. The compatible and genuine LC432XL cartridges in this range are both listed at 3,000 pages for Black and 1,500 pages for Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. Compatibles are not offered in the standard 550-page LC432 size.
How closely will the 550, 1,500 and 3,000 page ratings match my own printing?
The ratings come from the ISO/IEC 24711 inkjet test, which uses a set of standard test pages. They are most useful for comparing LC432 with LC432XL on equal terms. Pages with dense colour, such as full-page charts or photos, will produce fewer pages than the rating.
Is LC432XL the same as LC 432 XL or LC-432XL?
Yes. LC432XL, LC 432 XL and LC-432XL all refer to the same Brother high-yield cartridge. The space or hyphen is only a formatting difference.
