Brother MFC-J5730DW Ink Cartridges
Your MFC-J5730DW uses the LC3317 / LC3319XL cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying consumables for this printer since Mar 2017. This high-capacity office printer utilizes a four-colour individual ink setup separating the black pigment housing from the cyan, magenta, and yellow dye cartridges. Commercial printing schedules generate highly uneven exhaustion patterns, causing the high-capacity black container to empty rapidly during text-heavy billing runs while the color cells remain partially full. Office procurement teams manage these fluctuating exhaustion rates by matching individual consumption scales to separate standard or high-yield replacement reservoirs.
Choosing between genuine and compatible options
Managing commercial operating expenditure requires weighing up initial material investments against standard print output requirements. Third-party compatible blocks reduce asset outlays significantly without risking damage to internal hardware mechanics. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To see how these independent regulatory standards safeguard your hardware procurement choices, read the detailed reference documentation on our blog.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Production capacities for this inkjet series rely entirely on the international ISO/IEC 24711 standard, which calculates page ceilings using continuous text document runs on A4 office sheets. Standard genuine LC3317 units deliver up to 550 pages across all four individual channels. Upgrading to high-yield LC3319XL ink cartridges expands your operation, delivering 3000 pages from the black tank and 1500 pages from each independent cyan, magenta, and yellow color well before a physical replacement is required.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC3317BK | Standard | Black | 550 | $0.094 |
| LC3317C | Standard | Cyan | 550 | $0.062 |
| LC3317M | Standard | Magenta | 550 | $0.062 |
| LC3317Y | Standard | Yellow | 550 | $0.062 |
| LC3319XLBK | High Yield | Black | 3,000 | $0.026 |
| LC3319XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.034 |
| LC3319XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.034 |
| LC3319XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.034 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Pro Tip
Brother business inkjet printers monitor fluid levels using an internal optical sensor prism located on the face of the LC3317 and LC3319XL cartridges. If you install a new cartridge and see an inaccurate "Ink Empty" alert, remove the housing and wipe the clear plastic window on the front nozzle with a dry microfiber cloth to clear micro-bubbles or dust blocking the sensor beam.
Best way to stock these cartridges
High-volume administrative offices processing heavy multi-page invoices extract the lowest operational cost-per-page by purchasing high-yield multi-packs rather than loose single units. If you primarily produce basic black-and-white forms, ordering separate high-yield black cartridges alongside standard-yield color cartridges will match your true physical usage. Every compatible cartridge alternative features a comprehensive money-back guarantee to ensure protection against technical errors or installation faults. Review our dispatch and warranty parameters via the returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). All orders ship directly from our national fulfillment network with regional warehouses operating in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. For operations utilizing varied print infrastructure, search our complete collection of Brother ink cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard genuine LC3317 cartridges with high-yield compatible LC3319XL cartridges?
Yes, the printer receiver carriage handles both standard LC3317 and high-yield LC3319XL dimensions seamlessly across any color track. You can run an affordable compatible LC3319XLBK high-yield black block for heavy text production while keeping standard genuine LC3317 color blocks in the other slots.
Why does the high-yield LC3319XLBK black cartridge yield double the pages of the matching color blocks?
Office text documents consist of high concentrations of black characters with minimal color distribution. The manufacturer physically shapes the black ink chamber to hold a larger volume of pigment fluid, balancing the depletion timeline so the entire four-cartridge set requires changing at closer chronological intervals.
What causes the printer to reject an LC3319XL high-yield cartridge if it is physically identical to the standard version?
The physical plastic exterior of the LC3317 and LC3319XL cartridges is identical to fit the same guide rails, but they carry distinct electronic identification chips. If the printer errors, it indicates either the chip has sustained a static fingerprint discharge during handling or the firmware needs a hard power reset to register the high-capacity chip profile.
