INK4U LC401 LC-401 Compatible Ink Cartridges, 4-Pack for Brother MFC-J1010DW

A four-cartridge colour set, with one black, one cyan, one magenta and one yellow LC401 cartridge, keeps everyday printing supplies together. The cartridges are compatible replacements for selected Brother inkjet all-in-one printers. Use black for text and colour for documents, graphics and other paper prints. The set also gives you all four colours in one purchase.

At a glance

This INK4U pack contains four LC401 cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. It is designed for the Brother MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1012DW and MFC-J1170DW. For a home office or household using one of these printers, having the full colour set on hand makes it easier to replace a cartridge as printing needs change, rather than sourcing each colour separately.

The stated yield is up to 200 pages per cartridge at 5% coverage on A4 paper. That figure applies to the stated coverage level, while the amount of ink used depends on what is printed. Buyer feedback mentions crisp print quality and good value, while some buyers report concerns about ink use and cartridge quality. Compatibility feedback is mixed, so match your printer’s model to the three listed models before choosing this replacement set.

Best use cases

Choose this set for routine printing on plain paper with a compatible Brother printer. Black ink suits text-heavy pages, while the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges provide the colour set for charts, schoolwork, forms and other colour documents. It’s a practical format for keeping both black and colour printing covered without assembling a mixed set of individual cartridges.

If you’re comparing compatible cartridges with a different replacement approach, the useful distinction here is the four-colour bundle and its specific printer fit. It makes sense if your printer is one of the listed MFC-J models and you want black and colour cartridges together for regular home or office use.

Getting the most from it

Before installation, remove the plastic tape and plastic seal as directed, then place the cartridge into the printer. Avoid touching the chip. Following these steps helps prepare each cartridge for installation and keeps the contact area clear. Keep the black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges matched to their respective positions in the printer.

For planning, treat the stated 200-page yield as a reference tied to 5% coverage on A4 paper. Text pages and colour-rich graphics use ink differently, so the stated figure is most useful when considered alongside the kind of documents you print. This set is geared towards normal paper-based output from the compatible inkjet all-in-one models, whether you’re printing a black-and-white document or a colour page.

Before you decide

Which Brother printers are compatible? The listed models are the Brother MFC-J1010DW, MFC-J1012DW and MFC-J1170DW. Check your printer’s model name against this list when selecting cartridges.

What colours are in the pack? It includes one LC401 cartridge each in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, for four cartridges total.

How do I prepare a cartridge for installation? Remove the plastic tape and plastic seal, insert the cartridge into the printer, and avoid touching the chip.

Is it worth it?

For owners of the three listed Brother printers, this compatible INK4U set brings the four essential colours together for everyday document printing. Its clear advantage is having black and colour replacements in one pack, with a stated yield of up to 200 pages per cartridge under the specified A4 coverage conditions. Choose it when that printer match and complete colour set suit the way you print.