Brother MFC-J4440DW Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Brother MFC-J4440DW, which uses the Brother LC436 / LC436XL ink cartridges series. The Brother MFC-J4440DW is a high-volume A4 multifunction printer built for demanding small office environments. Upgrading from standard LC436BK cartridges to high-yield LC436XLBK options doubles black print output to 6,000 pages. Ink Depot has supplied quality consumables for this printer since Apr 2022. Our 4.8 Google rating proves it: we consistently supply premium cartridges backed by rock-solid reliability.
Expected Page Yield and Printing Efficiency
Page yields for LC436 and LC436XL cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standards under standard office printing conditions. High-yield LC436XL cartridges deliver up to 6,000 black pages and 5,000 colour pages, making them the most cost-effective choice for heavy daily document production.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC436BK | Standard | Black | 3,000 | $0.017 |
| LC436C | Standard | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC436M | Standard | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC436Y | Standard | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC436XLBK | High Yield | Black | 6,000 | $0.016 |
| LC436XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 5,000 | $0.029 |
| LC436XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 5,000 | $0.029 |
| LC436XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 5,000 | $0.029 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Compatible LC436XL Cartridges
Choosing compatible LC436XL ink cartridges provides an economical alternative for routine workplace printing without sacrificing text sharpness or colour output. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Learn more about performance and guarantee standards in our genuine vs compatible cartridge comparison guide.
Ordering Strategy and Express Delivery
If your work is primarily text documents, purchasing high-yield LC436XLBK black ink individually yields maximum savings. For workplaces requiring regular colour reports, multi-packs provide balanced depletion rates across cyan, magenta, and yellow. Compatible cartridges are backed by our complete risk-free guarantee detailed in our returns policy. We dispatch directly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for fast arrival. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 when stocking up on Brother ink cartridges.
Pro Tip for Brother LC436 Series
When replacing cartridges in high-volume offices, purchase LC436XL high-yield options in full four-colour bundles rather than single units. The XL colour cartridges contain over three times the ink of standard LC436 units, significantly reducing cost per page and administrative reorder frequency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard LC436 cartridges with LC436XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, the Brother MFC-J4440DW accepts any combination of LC436 standard and LC436XL high-yield cartridges simultaneously. The printer recognises each slot independently, so you can run an XL black cartridge for high-volume text printing alongside standard yield colour cartridges.
How does the page capacity of LC436XL compare to standard LC436 cartridges?
LC436XL black cartridges contain ink for up to 6,000 pages compared to 3,000 pages in standard LC436BK, while LC436XL colour cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) output 5,000 pages each versus 1,500 pages in standard units.
Do LC436XL cartridges require a larger internal housing bay?
No, despite holding significantly more ink, LC436XL cartridges use the exact same exterior physical dimensions and clip mechanism as standard LC436 cartridges, fitting directly into the front-loading bay of your MFC-J4440DW.
