The lifespan of the ink cartridges in the Brother MFC-J1010DW can vary based on what and how often you print. According to the manufacturer's description and what we've found, there are standard and high-yield cartridges available.
For standard cartridges, the black ink tends to last around 200 pages, and each color cartridge (cyan, magenta, yellow) also lasts about 200 pages. If you go for the high-yield ones, the black ink can cover around 400 pages, and each color cartridge does about 400 pages too.
These estimates are based on printing documents with 5% page coverage. If you print a lot of images or graphics-heavy docs, you'll probably run out of ink faster. Also, keep in mind that maintenance tasks like cleaning print heads use up ink as well.
From what we've seen, many folks find the high-yield cartridges to be more cost-effective, especially if they print a lot. Plus, the Brother MFC-J1010DW can help you keep an eye on ink levels and alert you when they're low, which is super convenient.
Replacement ink costs are also something to think about. Brother's cartridges are generally priced reasonably compared to some other brands, which is nice if you're trying to keep printing costs down. While you could consider third-party cartridges, they might not always perform as well and could void your warranty.
So, if you print a moderate amount, standard cartridges should work fine. But if you have lots of printing to do, high-yield options might save you the hassle of frequent replacements.
Keeping track of your printing habits will help you get a better idea of how long the cartridges will last for you.
