Brother MFC-J5740DW Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Brother MFC-J5740DW, which uses the Brother LC432 and LC432XL ink cartridge series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Aug 2022. Designed for fast business printing and A3 document capabilities, heavy office workloads rapidly exhaust standard cartridges. Upgrading to high-yield LC432XLBK black and LC432XL colour cartridges significantly lowers cost per page during high-volume print runs. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page yields for LC432 standard and LC432XL high-yield ink cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards based on 5% coverage on standard A4 pages. High-volume office printing with heavy colour coverage or dense text documents will deplete ink faster than benchmark testing conditions.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC432BK | Standard | Black | 550 | $0.097 |
| LC432C | Standard | Cyan | 550 | $0.064 |
| LC432M | Standard | Magenta | 550 | $0.064 |
| LC432Y | Standard | Yellow | 550 | $0.064 |
| LC432XLBK | High Yield | Black | 3,000 | $0.027 |
| LC432XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC432XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.035 |
| LC432XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.035 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Selecting genuine or compatible LC432 cartridges
Choosing between genuine Brother cartridges and compatible alternatives depends on your operational budget. Premium compatible LC432XL cartridges offer significant savings for high-volume document printing without sacrificing text clarity or graphic crispness. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our detailed comparison of genuine and compatible cartridges to determine the best choice for your printing volume.
Optimal cartridge options for business printing
For frequent document printing, opting for high-yield LC432XLBK black cartridges drastically lowers per-page costs compared to standard LC432BK units. Value multi-packs further optimise supply management across all four colour slots. All compatible cartridges are backed by our risk-free money-back guarantee as outlined in our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full range of Brother ink cartridges today.
Cartridge Selection Tip
If you regularly print black-and-white documents, upgrade only the black slot to an LC432XLBK cartridge while running standard LC432 colour cartridges. This balances print capacity with your specific usage without tying up excess budget in full XL colour sets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard LC432 and high-yield LC432XL cartridges in the same printer?
Yes, the Brother MFC-J5740DW accepts standard LC432 and high-yield LC432XL cartridges in any combination. You can install an LC432XLBK black cartridge alongside standard LC432 colour cartridges without compatibility issues.
Are LC432XL cartridges physically larger than standard LC432 cartridges?
No, LC432XL cartridges share the exact same external physical dimensions as standard LC432 cartridges and fit into the exact same ink bay slots. The XL designation simply means the cartridge is filled with a higher volume of ink.
Why does my black ink run out faster even when printing colour documents?
The Brother MFC-J5740DW utilises black ink during composite colour printing to sharpen image outlines and deepen dark shadows. If your workload includes detailed charts or mixed graphic reports, black ink consumption naturally accelerates.
