Brother MFC-J4555DW Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Brother MFC-J4555DW, which uses the Brother LC536 / LC536XL / LC536XXL ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has supplied consumables for this printer since Aug 2026. Switching from standard LC536BK cartridges to high-capacity LC536XXLBK black options significantly decreases replacement frequency during heavy office printing. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and cartridge capacity
Page yields for the Brother LC536 series are determined using the ISO/IEC 24711 standard for inkjet printing. Standard LC536BK cartridges yield up to 1,000 pages, while high-yield LC536XL and extra-high-yield LC536XXLBK cartridges deliver up to 2,500 and 5,000 pages respectively for high-volume document output.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC536BK | Standard | Black | 1,000 | $0.071 |
| LC536C | Standard | Cyan | 900 | $0.051 |
| LC536M | Standard | Magenta | 900 | $0.051 |
| LC536Y | Standard | Yellow | 900 | $0.051 |
| LC536XLBK | High Yield | Black | 2,500 | $0.045 |
| LC536XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.045 |
| LC536XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.045 |
| LC536XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.045 |
| LC536XXLBK | Extra High Yield | Black | 5,000 | $0.031 |
| LC536XXLC | Extra High Yield | Cyan | 2,500 | $0.035 |
| LC536XXLM | Extra High Yield | Magenta | 2,500 | $0.035 |
| LC536XXLY | Extra High Yield | Yellow | 2,500 | $0.035 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Selecting the right cartridge setup for your workplace
For regular black-and-white business documentation, purchasing LC536XXLBK black cartridges reduces cost per page substantially. If your print volume consists mostly of occasional colour accents or mixed charts, standard LC536C, LC536M, and LC536Y cartridges offer lower initial outlay. All products carry our 90-day money-back guarantee, detailed in our returns policy. We dispatch directly from distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 when ordering genuine Brother ink cartridges.
Pro Tip
If your printer sits idle for extended periods, avoid turning it off at the wall power outlet; allowing the printer to remain in standby mode permits automated self-cleaning cycles that prevent LC536 printhead nozzles from drying out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are LC536XXL cartridges physically larger than standard LC536 cartridges?
No, LC536, LC536XL, and LC536XXL cartridges share identical external dimensions and fit into the same internal cartridge bay. The XXL variants simply contain a larger internal ink reservoir, allowing higher page output without changing installation procedures.
Why does colour ink deplete slightly even when printing predominantly in monochrome?
The Brother MFC-J4555DW occasionally uses tiny amounts of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow ink during microscopic printhead maintenance routines to keep the nozzles clear and prevent permanent head clogs, regardless of whether you choose black-only output settings.
How does ISO/IEC 24711 testing affect real-world page yield for LC536 cartridges?
The ISO/IEC 24711 standard calculates output based on a standard 5% page coverage baseline. If your office prints dense text documents, legal contracts, or heavy graphics, actual page yields will be lower than the stated standard ratings due to higher ink consumption per page.
