Compatible Brother LC3217 ink: MFC-J5330DW and family

Looking for ink for your Brother MFC-J5330DW or for any other printer in its family? The cartridge you need is the Brother LC3217. Our compatible version yields 550 ISO pages with the same print quality as the original, at a fraction of the brand-name price. See the compatible Brother LC3217 ink.

Is it compatible with your printer?

The LC3217 is the ink cartridge fitted across this whole range of Brother "Business Smart" multifunction printers. If you own any of these models, this is your cartridge. They all carry the DW suffix, which in Brother's naming convention means automatic duplex (prints on both sides by itself) plus wireless WiFi connectivity. The J5xxx series models are geared towards A4 printing with occasional A3 capability, while the J6xxx are office machines designed to work in A3 on a regular basis; in all of them the consumable is the same.

• Brother MFC-J5330DW
• Brother MFC-J5335DW
• Brother MFC-J5730DW
• Brother MFC-J5930DW
• Brother MFC-J6530DW
• Brother MFC-J6535DW
• Brother MFC-J6930DW
• Brother MFC-J6935DW

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The consumable you need and what it yields

These printers work with four individual cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Our compatible Brother LC3217 ink reproduces the original reference and yields 550 ISO pages. That yield figure is measured to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard, the international standard that defines how many pages an inkjet cartridge delivers under real, comparable conditions; that's why you can compare like with like against the brand-name cartridge.

Because they are individual cartridges per colour, you only replace the one that runs out (usually the black), without throwing away ink you still have left. If you want to dig deeper into how to choose and get the most out of this cartridge, we have our dedicated LC3217 guide.

How much printing costs you

The maths is simple: the same 550 ISO page yield, the same quality on your documents and photos, but paying far less than for the original brand-name cartridge. In an office multifunction like this Brother range, where print volume is high, that per-page saving shows up month after month on your consumables bill. We don't inflate the original's price to justify ours: we simply give you the same ink for a fraction of the cost. Work out for yourself how much you can save with our savings calculator and check the current cartridge price on its product page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the compatible LC3217 cartridge work just like the original in my Brother?

Yes. It is specifically designed to be recognised and to work across the entire MFC-J5330DW to MFC-J6935DW family. It installs just like the brand-name one and delivers the same print quality. Check the current price and add it to your basket on its product page.

How many pages does the cartridge print?

It yields 550 ISO pages , measured according to the ISO/IEC 24711 standard for inkjet cartridges.

3-year Startoner consumable warranty

Your Startoner consumable is covered by a three-year legal conformity guarantee. Printer coverage is governed by the manufacturer’s terms and may exclude damage caused by consumables. Using a compatible cartridge does not by itself establish the cause of a fault; keep your documentation and contact us if a problem occurs.

How long does shipping take?

You receive your ink ready to keep printing without interruptions. The estimated delivery date and cost are shown at checkout before payment.

To see all the options for your brand, visit our Brother ink cartridge collection. And if you're still torn between ink or toner, or want to properly understand the cartridge types, these guides will help: ink or toner: which one you need and the complete guide to ink cartridges. We source ISO 9001 certified quality, backed by a 3-year warranty and by our warranty policy.