What ink does the Brother DCP-J772DW need, and 5 compatible models

Looking for ink for your Brother DCP-J772DW or any of its sister models? The cartridge you need is the Brother LC3213. Our compatible version yields 400 pages with the same print quality as the original and at a fraction of the price. See the compatible LC3213 ink cartridge.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The LC3213 is the ink reference fitted across this whole family of Brother inkjet all-in-ones. If your machine is any of these models, this is your cartridge:

• Brother DCP-J772DW
• Brother DCP-J774DW
• Brother MFC-J491DW
• Brother MFC-J497DW
• Brother MFC-J890DW
• Brother MFC-J895DW

The letters in the name tell you what each machine does: the DCP series is a 3-in-1 (print, copy and scan), while the MFC series adds fax and usually more connectivity. The DW suffix means the printer has automatic duplex (prints double-sided on its own) and a wifi connection. In practice, all these variants share the same cartridge system, so the compatible ink is exactly the same for all of them.

The consumable you need and what it yields

The compatible Brother LC3213 ink cartridge yields 400 pages measured to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, the official benchmark for measuring the life of inkjet cartridges. That figure lets you compare head to head against the original: same measurement method, same pages, far less cost.

Remember these printers use individual cartridges per colour, so you only replace the colour that runs out (usually black goes first) instead of throwing away a whole tricolour cartridge. It's ink, not toner: there's no separate drum or imaging unit, each cartridge already carries everything it needs.

How much printing costs you

The maths is simple: you get the same 400 ISO pages as a branded cartridge, but paying a fraction of what the original costs. With the same yield for much less money, your cost per page drops noticeably, and that saving multiplies every time you replace ink over the year.

If you want to put numbers on your specific case, drop by our savings calculator and compare what you spend today with what you'd spend using compatible. And if you're not sure exactly which printer model you have, use the printer finder to make sure of the right cartridge.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible LC3213 work the same as the original in my Brother?

Yes. The compatible LC3213 cartridge is made to fit and work exactly like the original in the DCP-J772DW/J774DW series and the MFC-J491DW, J497DW, J890DW and J895DW. It installs the same way, the printer recognises it and it delivers the same print quality.

How many pages does a cartridge print?

Each compatible LC3213 cartridge yields 400 pages to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard. It's the same benchmark used to measure the yield of original cartridges, so the comparison is direct and fair.

Does using compatible ink void my printer's warranty?

No. Using a compatible cartridge does not void your printer's legal warranty. Article 120 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 (the Spanish General Law for the Defence of Consumers) protects your right to use third-party consumables; the manufacturer cannot force you to buy only its brand or withdraw your warranty for it.

How long does shipping take?

We ship within 24-48 hours to mainland Spain, and shipping is free from €50. That way you have your ink ready before you run out.

Want to see more options or clear up doubts? Explore the whole Brother compatible ink collection, read the complete guide to ink cartridges or settle the classic question in ink cartridge or toner?. At Startoner we work with ISO 9001 quality quality and back every cartridge with a 3-year guarantee. Check our guarantee.