Brother Fax-645 Ribbons
Your Brother Fax-645 uses PC-404RF thermal transfer ribbons. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this fax printer since Sep 2026. Designed as a compact desktop thermal transfer fax unit, the Fax-645 relies on quality ribbon rolls for sharp incoming documents. Buying genuine PC-404RF multi-packs minimises replacement frequency during busy operational periods. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Thermal transfer ribbon yield is calculated based on standard 5% A4 page coverage. High-volume document faxing depletes black ribbon rolls faster, whereas standard short text transmissions deliver full expected page output per roll.
How to Manage Your Ribbon Stock
For high-volume document printing and incoming faxes, ordering PC-404RF multi-pack rolls provides maximum convenience and value. Having extra thermal ribbons on hand prevents incoming faxes from failing due to empty rolls. All genuine Brother consumables come with a full manufacturer warranty, backed by our clear returns policy. Browse our complete range of Brother Ribbons for all your workplace printing needs. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Pro Tip
Thermal fax ribbons store best in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight; keeping spare PC-404RF rolls sealed ensures the thermal transfer coating remains intact until installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do PC-404RF refill rolls differ from standard PC-401 ribbon cartridges?
The PC-401 consists of a complete ribbon cartridge cartridge frame, whereas the PC-404RF contains thermal transfer ribbon refill rolls designed to fit into your existing reusable cartridge housing, reducing plastic waste and overall printing costs.
Will the Fax-645 store incoming faxes if the thermal ribbon runs out?
The Brother Fax-645 features an out-of-ribbon memory backup, saving incoming transmissions in memory until a fresh PC-404RF ribbon roll is loaded to print them.
Does thermal ribbon print quality fade over time on stored plain paper faxes?
Thermal transfer printing melts wax ink directly onto plain paper, producing permanent black text that does not fade over time, unlike older thermal paper fax systems.
