Brother MFC-6490CW Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Brother MFC-6490CW, which uses the Brother LC67 and LC67HY ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been delivering reliable printing supplies for this printer since Mar 2009. As a wide-format A3 colour inkjet multifunction printer, printing larger diagrams and spreadsheets depletes black cartridges faster than colour cartridges. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. Upgrading to high-yield LC67HY-BK cartridges reduces replacement frequency during heavy workplace print runs.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Standard LC67 and high-yield LC67HY-BK cartridges are tested according to ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards for colour inkjet consumables. Small business environments printing wide-format A3 documents will experience faster ink consumption than standard A4 text output, making high-capacity black cartridges more economical for regular document production.
| 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 Between Genuine and Compatible Options
Choosing compatible LC67 cartridges offers significant savings for high-volume office printing without sacrificing everyday print clarity. Every compatible ink cartridge supplied by Ink Depot meets strict manufacturing benchmarks to ensure smooth ink flow and crisp output. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To learn more about how third-party options perform against original manufacturer supplies, read our detailed genuine vs compatible cartridge guide.
Selecting the Right Stock Setup
If your office prints mostly standard text and line drawings, stocking up on high-yield LC67HY-BK black cartridges reduces unit costs and replacement downtime. For full-colour charts and A3 proofs, value multi-packs ensure balanced colour depletion. Compatible cartridges include a money-back guarantee if they do not perform to expectations, supported by our simple returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. All items ship rapidly from our nationwide distribution centres located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide for prompt delivery. Browse our complete range of Brother ink cartridges today.
Consumable Purchasing Tip
If your MFC-6490CW is frequently used for wide-format A3 prints, always pair high-yield LC67HY-BK black ink cartridges with compatible colour multi-packs to maintain low cost-per-page without running out of ink mid-project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the high-yield LC67HY-BK cartridge physically larger than the standard LC67BK?
No, the LC67HY-BK high-yield black cartridge shares the exact same external dimensions as the standard LC67BK cartridge and fits directly into the exact same ink slot. The high-yield version simply contains a larger volume of ink inside the casing.
Why does my Brother MFC-6490CW consume colour ink even when printing in monochrome?
The printer periodically uses small amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow ink during automatic maintenance cycles to prevent the printhead nozzles from clogging. This routine upkeep preserves print quality across all colour channels, even if you primarily produce black text documents.
Can I mix compatible LC67 ink cartridges with genuine Brother cartridges?
Yes, compatible LC67 cartridges are engineered to work seamlessly alongside original Brother cartridges. You can replace individual colours with compatible cartridges as each standard cartridge empties without needing to replace the entire set at once.
