Brother LC436 Ink and Brother LC436XL Ink Cartridges
Brother LC436 standard ink cartridges and LC436XL high-yield ink cartridges are designed for high-volume office printing across selected Brother INKvestment Tank printers. The standard black cartridge delivers up to 3,000 pages, while the LC436XL black cartridge provides up to 6,000 pages. High-capacity compatible options and multi-packs can further reduce operating costs while maintaining clear, reliable document printing. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Brother LC436 Ink and Brother LC436XL Ink Cartridges
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right Brother LC436 or Brother LC436XL Ink Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 4-Pack LC436 Genuine (from $204.73) covers every colour in one order and qualifies for free delivery.
Want longer between reorders? The 4-Pack LC436XL Genuine (from $522.38) gives the same full-colour coverage with a higher page yield per cartridge and also qualifies for free delivery.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine LC436BK cartridge (from $52.23) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
Watching the budget? Compatible cartridges match the fit and yield of genuine ink at a lower price, from $48.89 for a single LC436XLBK cartridge or 5-pack LC436XL for $309.53 (free delivery).
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 10-Pack LC436XL Compatible (from $612.54) works out cheapest per cartridge, while the 8-Pack LC436 Genuine (from $405.30) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. Both qualify for free delivery.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for Brother LC436 and LC436XL cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 test standards, based on continuous printing at 5% page coverage. The LC436XL black doubles standard yield to 6,000 pages, whereas LC436XL colour cartridges deliver up to 5,000 pages each, drastically reducing manual intervention during large print runs.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC436BK | Standard | Black | 3,000 | $0.017 |
| LC436C | Standard | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC436M | Standard | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC436Y | Standard | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC436XLBK | High Yield | Black | 6,000 | $0.016 |
| LC436XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 5,000 | $0.029 |
| LC436XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 5,000 | $0.029 |
| LC436XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 5,000 | $0.029 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Compatible LC436XL cartridges offer identical page capacities to original Brother units at a significantly reduced price per page. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Every compatible product from Ink Depot comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee for peace of mind. For an in-depth performance breakdown, read our genuine vs compatible cartridges comparison guide.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If your office prints high volumes of text, purchasing LC436XL black in multi-packs delivers the lowest running cost per page. For balanced everyday printing, 4-pack bundles prevent single-colour depletion delays. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Orders dispatch rapidly from state warehouses located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our complete range of Brother ink cartridges or check our Returns policy for complete purchase confidence.
Pro Tip
When installing a fresh LC436 or LC436XL cartridge, allow the printer up to 30 seconds to recognise the internal ink counter reset; turning off the printer during cartridge replacement can prevent accurate ink level tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard LC436 cartridges with high-yield LC436XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes. You can run an LC436XL high-yield black alongside standard LC436 cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges simultaneously without causing recognition issues or firmware errors.
Why do LC436XL colour cartridges yield 5,000 pages while standard LC436 colours yield 1,500?
The physical plastic casing of the LC436XL contains a larger internal ink reservoir designed specifically for high-volume INKvestment models, yielding more than three times the output of standard cartridges.
How does automatic internal cleaning affect my total LC436 page yield?
Brother INKvestment printers perform periodic micro-purges to keep printhead nozzles clear. Leaving the printer powered on continuously reduces unnecessary heavy cleaning cycles, preserving physical ink inside the cartridge for actual page output.
