Brother Fax-1980MC Ribbons
Shop ribbons for your Brother Fax-1980MC, which uses Brother PC-401, PC-402RF and PC-404RF ribbons. Ink Depot has supplied reliable consumables for this printer since Mar 2009. The Brother Fax-1980MC is a plain-paper thermal transfer fax unit designed for routine small business communications. Replacing spent ribbon film with PC-404RF refill rolls minimises running costs while preserving print legibility. Our 4.8 Google rating is built on dependable cartridge performance and uncompromising product quality.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Thermal transfer ribbons yield a fixed length of print film, with output measured based on standard 5% A4 page coverage. High fax traffic depletes ribbon rolls uniformly regardless of character density on individual pages.
Best way to stock these ribbons
If you send and receive faxes regularly, buying multi-pack ribbon refills like the PC-404RF reduces per-roll costs and ensures continuous operation. We ship directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to ensure quick dispatch across Australia. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. All items are backed by our flexible Returns policy. Browse our complete range of Brother ribbons to keep your office fully stocked.
Pro Tip
Pro Tip: Thermal fax ribbons consume equal lengths of film whether you print a single line or a full page of text. Keep spare PC-404RF refill rolls on hand before critical transmissions, as fax units cannot resume printing mid-roll once film runs out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PC-404RF refill system work with the original PC-401 cartridge frame?
The PC-401 is the original cartridge housing. When the initial ribbon finishes, you keep the permanent cartridge frame and reload it with PC-402RF or PC-404RF replacement ribbon rolls, saving you from purchasing complete housing assemblies every time.
Why does my Fax-1980MC run out of thermal ribbon faster when printing detailed incoming documents?
Unlike ink or laser printing, thermal fax ribbons advance a fixed distance for every page processed, regardless of image area or line density. A page with three words uses the exact same length of ribbon film as a full page of fine print.
How should spare thermal transfer ribbon rolls be stored to prevent print degradation?
Thermal ribbon rolls should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, as elevated temperatures can cause the thermal wax coating to soften or adhere to adjacent layers on the roll.
