Brother LC67, LC67HY Ink Cartridges
The Brother LC67 and LC67HY cartridge series balances flexible capacity options with two tiers of manufacturing. Standard genuine LC67 cartridges provide entry-level volumes, while the genuine LC67HY black increases page output for heavier workloads. For more economical operation, compatible alternatives deliver significantly higher physical ink volumes across all four slots, allowing home offices and small businesses to maintain continuous output without altering their existing print settings or installation routines.
Printers Compatible with Brother LC67 & LC67HY Ink Cartridges
What to know about compatible cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. You can read more about your consumer rights regarding third-party consumables on our blog at genuine vs compatible. Premium compatible options match the physical form factor of the original slots but carry significantly altered internal ink capacities, making them a safe choice for reducing printing costs without risking mechanical obstruction.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Genuine Brother ink cartridges are rated using the international ISO/IEC 24711 standard on continuous text documents. Standard genuine colour cartridges yield 325 pages, whereas premium compatible alternatives expand capacity to 1200 pages for cyan, 920 pages for magenta, and 950 pages for yellow.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC67BK | Standard | Black | 450 | $0.12 |
| LC67C | Standard | Cyan | 325 | $0.087 |
| LC67M | Standard | Magenta | 325 | $0.087 |
| LC67Y | Standard | Yellow | 325 | $0.087 |
| LC67HY-BK | High Yield | Black | 900 | $0.094 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If your daily workflow consists mainly of text documents and monochrome administrative paperwork, standard genuine LC67BK inks run down rapidly at 450 pages; transitioning to the 1100-page compatible black balances your volume needs. Compatible cartridges ordered from Ink Depot include a money-back guarantee if they do not perform up to your standard. Check our full terms on our Returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply), and we ship directly from our national network of warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide to secure quick transit times. For all matching printer models, browse our complete range of Brother ink cartridges.
Pro Tip
Unlike integrated tri-colour printheads, this four-cartridge discrete system locks out all printing operations if any single colour cartridge register is completely empty. Always keep a spare yellow or magenta cartridge on hand even if you print exclusively in monochrome, as the printer runs automatic printhead cleaning cycles across all four channels to prevent nozzle clogging, gradually drawing ink from every individual cartridge regardless of your print jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix a genuine LC67HY-BK cartridge with compatible LC67 colour cartridges?
Yes, the printer firmware evaluates each microchip slot independently, allowing you to combine genuine black cartridges with compatible colour cartridges without causing communication errors or print initialization failures.
Why do compatible LC67 colour cartridges show higher page yields than the original genuine variants?
Genuine LC67 colour cartridges leave internal physical space empty inside the plastic casing to limit yield to 325 pages. Compatible options utilise the entire interior structural shell volume, increasing actual liquid ink capacity to deliver up to 1200 pages.
Will my printer accept the LC67HY high-yield black if I previously used standard LC67BK?
Yes, the high-yield LC67HY black cartridge has identical physical guide rails and exterior dimensions to the standard LC67BK, meaning it inserts into the exact same terminal port inside the ink bay.
