Brother MFC-1770 Ribbons
Shop ribbons for your Brother MFC-1770, which uses the Brother PC-201 / PC-202RF ribbons series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Jan 2000. The Brother MFC-1770 is a compact plain paper fax printer engineered for small office document handling. Using PC-202RF refill rolls inside the existing housing reduces ongoing expenses compared to purchasing single PC-201 complete cartridges. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected output and thermal ribbon performance
Thermal transfer ribbon yield for Brother thermal printing is measured under standard document test page coverage. Standard PC-201 cartridges yield approximately 450 pages of crisp black text output before requiring replacement.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-201 | Standard | Black | 450 | $0.12 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing between complete cartridges and refill rolls
For standard document receiving, the PC-201 complete ribbon cartridge provides convenient drop-in replacement. If your business handles higher volume plain-paper document receiving, switching to PC-202RF refill rolls allows you to reuse the existing plastic cartridge structure to decrease cost per page. Orders placed with Ink Depot dispatch rapidly from nationwide distribution centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Review our Returns policy or explore our full range of Brother ribbons.
Pro Tip
When replacing Brother thermal transfer film, ensure the supply roll is tensioned properly inside the cartridge frame to prevent thermal film wrinkling and ensure clean line formation across all document pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the technical difference between Brother PC-201 and PC-202RF?
The PC-201 is a complete ribbon assembly containing the plastic housing pre-fitted with thermal ribbon. The PC-202RF consists of thermal refill rolls that fit into your existing PC-201 cartridge chassis, eliminating plastic housing waste while reducing per-page expenses.
Can thermal ribbon cartridges dry out or spoil if stored for extended periods?
Unlike liquid inkjet cartridges, thermal transfer ribbons use wax-based solid ink coated on film. They will not dry out, provided they are stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity.
How does page coverage affect the overall page output of a PC-201 ribbon?
Ribbon usage in thermal transfer printers progresses at a constant physical speed per page regardless of how much text is printed. Whether receiving a single line of text or a full page of dense document print, one standard page length of thermal film is consumed.
