Brother LC-101 or LC-103 Cartridges — Compatible Brother Printers

Quick answer

Brother LC-101 / LC-103 cartridges are compatible with the following Brother printers.

Compatible printers

Brother DCP-J152WDCP J-series
Brother MFC-J245MFC J-series
Brother MFC-J285DWMFC J-series
Brother MFC-J450DWMFC J-series
Brother MFC-J470DWMFC J-series
Brother MFC-J475DWMFC J-series
Brother MFC-J650DWMFC J-series
Brother MFC-J870DWMFC J-series
Brother MFC-J875DWMFC J-series

Shop Brother LC-101 / LC-103 cartridges

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Standard Black Brother LC-101 Black
XL Black Brother LC-103 Black
Standard Color Brother LC-101 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
XL Color Brother LC-103 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow

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Standard vs. XL — which should you buy?

Brother LC-101 or LC-103 cartridges come in standard and XL (high-yield) sizes. Standard cartridges cost less upfront; XL cartridges cost more upfront but typically print two to three times as many pages, so they usually work out cheaper per page if you print regularly. If you print only occasionally, a standard cartridge may suit you better, since ink can degrade before you use up an XL cartridge's larger capacity.

Standard and XL Brother LC-101 or LC-103 cartridges are physically and electronically interchangeable in printers in this family - you can mix a standard black with an XL color cartridge, or switch sizes the next time you reorder, with no printer settings to change. For the full cost-per-page breakdown and when each size makes the most sense, see our guide on standard vs. XL cartridges.

Brother LC-101 / LC-103 FAQ

Brother LC-101 or LC-103 cartridges are used by 9 Brother printer models, including Brother DCP-J152W, Brother MFC-J245. See the full compatible-printer list above for every model.
Standard cartridges cost less upfront; XL cartridges cost more upfront but print roughly two to three times as many pages, which usually makes them cheaper per page if you print regularly. Both sizes fit the same printers with no setting changes.
In most compatible printers, yes - both cartridges are generally required to print at all, even for black-and-white jobs, since removing one leaves an empty carriage slot. Check your specific printer's manual to confirm.

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