Brother MFC-J5740DW Ink Cartridges
Your Brother MFC-J5740DW uses the LC432 / LC432XL ink cartridge series. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. We have supplied reliable consumables for this workplace printer since Aug 2022. The four-cartridge CMYK system allows individual replacements as each colour depletes. High-volume office printing rapidly consumes the black cartridge for text documents, while colour supplies deplete at a steady rate during graphics production.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yields are tested in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 standards for inkjet printing. Standard LC432 cartridges deliver up to 550 pages per colour, whereas LC432XL high-yield options produce up to 3,000 black pages and 1,500 colour pages, reducing cost-per-page for busier office workflows.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC432BK | Standard | Black | 550 | $0.090 |
| LC432C | Standard | Cyan | 550 | $0.060 |
| LC432M | Standard | Magenta | 550 | $0.060 |
| LC432Y | Standard | Yellow | 550 | $0.060 |
| LC432XLBK | High Yield | Black | 3,000 | $0.025 |
| LC432XLC | High Yield | Cyan | 1,500 | $0.032 |
| LC432XLM | High Yield | Magenta | 1,500 | $0.032 |
| LC432XLY | High Yield | Yellow | 1,500 | $0.032 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to Know About Compatible Cartridges
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Choosing high-yield compatible LC432XL cartridges provides significant cost savings for daily office printing while maintaining standard output quality. Read our detailed genuine vs compatible cartridges guide to decide which option fits your workplace budget.
Other Consumables
Certain maintenance components or replacement assemblies help keep internal mechanisms functioning properly over extended operational lifespans.
Experience Tip: If your printer prompts a maintenance or unit reset message after changing components, power the unit off and on to reinitialise the internal sensors.
Best Way to Stock These Cartridges
For high-volume document printing, choose high-yield LC432XL cartridges or multi-packs to lower running costs and reduce stockouts. Standard LC432 cartridges suit lighter workloads. Compatible cartridges include a money-back guarantee if they do not meet expectations. Review our returns policy for full coverage details. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). All items ship fast from local warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Brother ink cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix standard LC432 and high-yield LC432XL cartridges in the Brother MFC-J5740DW at the same time?
Yes. Standard LC432 and high-yield LC432XL cartridges share identical slot dimensions and locking clips. You can run an LC432XL black cartridge alongside standard LC432 colour cartridges without causing communication errors.
Why does my Brother MFC-J5740DW show low ink levels shortly after printing heavily in mono mode?
Even during dedicated black-and-white printing, Brother inkjet printers run periodic automated cleaning cycles using small amounts of colour ink to prevent the permanent printhead nozzles from drying out.
How does page yield calculation work under ISO testing standards for the LC432XL series?
ISO/IEC 24711 yields are calculated using standard test documents printed continuously at approximately 5% page coverage. Printing dense graphics, photos, or full-page charts increases ink consumption and reduces overall page output.
