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How Many Pages Does Brother LC406 Print? Yield & Cost Per Page

3,000 pages
Highest-yield Brother LC406 option — as low as 1.3¢ per page
VariantYieldPriceCost/page
Standard Black1,500 pg$251.7¢
XL Black3,000 pg$401.3¢
XL Color (ea)1,500 pg$281.9¢
BrandBrother
TypeInkjet cartridge
Best cost per page1.3¢
Fits printersMFC-J4335, J4345, J4535, J5855, J5955, J6955
Also sold as / replacesLC406 / LC406XL

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FAQ

How many pages does Brother LC406 print?

The Brother LC406 prints 1,500 pages (standard black), 3,000 pages (xl black), 1,500 pages (xl color (ea)). Real-world yield depends on how much ink each page uses — ISO ratings assume about 5% coverage.

Is the XL version of Brother LC406 worth it?

Usually yes. The high-yield version costs more upfront but its lower cost per page (down to 1.3¢) makes it cheaper if you print regularly. For occasional printing, standard is fine.

What's the cheapest way to run Brother LC406?

Buy the highest-yield (XL) cartridge for the best cost per page, print in draft mode for everyday pages, and consider trusted compatible or remanufactured cartridges if your printer allows them.

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Yields are ISO estimates at ~5% page coverage; actual results vary. Prices are approximate and for guidance only.