Brother LC-404M magenta compatible Premium Ink – 750 pages
Brother LC-404M magenta compatible Premium Ink ink cartridge
The Brother LC-404M magenta compatible Premium Ink ink cartridge provides an economical solution for everyday colour printing at home or in the office with compatible Brother printers.
Designed to replace the original Brother LC404MS cartridge, this magenta dye-based ink cartridge offers an advertised yield of 750 pages. It is suitable for colour documents, graphics, presentations and professional printing while helping control printing costs.
Brother LC-404M Cartridge Specifications
- Brand: Premium Ink
- Product Code: NCBRLC404M
- Original Brother Reference: LC404MS
- Colour: Magenta
- Type: Compatible inkjet cartridge
- Contents: 1 magenta cartridge
- Format / Yield: 750 pages according to ISO/IEC 24711
Benefits of Our Compatible LC-404M Cartridge
- Savings: An affordable replacement solution for original Brother cartridges.
- High yield: Up to 750 advertised pages to reduce cartridge replacements.
- Versatile printing: Suitable for colour documents, graphics, presentations and professional printing.
- Personalized service: André Ink helps you choose the right cartridges and troubleshoot your printers.
Brother Printers Compatible with LC-404M
According to the supplier's list, this cartridge is intended for the Brother printers below. Check the consumable reference specified for your device before ordering.
Brother MFC
Brother MFC-J1205W
Brother MFC-J1215W
Page Yield and Printing Costs
The Premium Ink LC-404M magenta cartridge offers an advertised yield of 750 pages. Actual yield varies depending on document content, ink coverage and usage conditions.
Estimate your savings using our real cartridge cost calculator.
Brother Printhead Cleaning and Maintenance
Is your printer showing missing lines, faded prints or poor print quality? Visit the Cleaning and Maintenance tab for checks and cleaning procedures suited to your Brother printer.
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Brother LC404 Ink Cartridge Cleaning and Maintenance
How to Clean the Brother LC404 Print Head
For Brother MFC-J1205W, MFC-J1205W XL and MFC-J1215W printers:
STOP + PAPER → COLOR COPY or MONO COPY
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make sure the printer is turned on.
- Press Stop and Paper simultaneously.
- The Power, Warning and Ink LEDs light up briefly.
- The Ink LED then starts blinking.
- To clean all four colours, press Color Copy.
- To clean black only, press Mono Copy.
- The printer automatically starts cleaning.
- Wait until cleaning is complete.
- The printer automatically prints a quality check sheet.
- Examine the black, cyan, magenta and yellow blocks.
Expected result: all four colour blocks should display complete lines without white gaps.
How to Print a Quality Check Sheet
To check print quality without performing a cleaning cycle:
STOP + PAPER → PAPER
- Press Stop and Paper simultaneously.
- Wait until the Ink LED starts blinking.
- Press Paper once.
- The printer prints a quality check sheet.
- Examine the four colour blocks.
If lines are missing, perform a print head cleaning cycle.
Special Cleaning: Use Only When Necessary
If several normal cleaning cycles have not improved print quality, Brother provides a special cleaning procedure.
STOP + PAPER → HOLD MONO COPY + COLOR COPY FOR 5 SECONDS
- Press Stop and Paper simultaneously.
- Press and hold Mono Copy and Color Copy simultaneously for five seconds.
- The printer starts the special cleaning cycle.
- Wait until cleaning is complete.
- Print another quality check sheet.
Warning: special cleaning consumes a large amount of ink. Use it only when several normal cleaning cycles have failed to improve print quality.
Brother LC404 Ink Cartridges
The Brother LC404 INKvestment Tank series includes four cartridges:
- LC404BK: black – approximately 750 pages.
- LC404C: cyan – approximately 750 pages.
- LC404M: magenta – approximately 750 pages.
- LC404Y: yellow – approximately 750 pages.
Page yields are approximate and based on ISO/IEC 24711.
Compatible Brother Printers
- Brother MFC-J1205W
- Brother MFC-J1205W XL
- Brother MFC-J1215W
Why Is One Colour Not Printing?
A missing colour may be caused by:
- Clogged print head nozzles.
- An empty or nearly empty cartridge.
- Incorrect cartridge installation.
- A cartridge recognition problem.
- The printer remaining unused for an extended period.
Start by printing a quality check sheet to identify the affected colour.
How to Fix Blurry or Misaligned Printing
Print Head Alignment
Procedure:
- Turn off the printer using its Power button.
- Press and hold Mono Copy.
- While holding the button, turn on the printer.
- Continue holding Mono Copy until the alignment check sheet is printed.
- When the Power LED blinks slowly, place the check sheet on the scanner glass.
- Position the mark on the sheet in the lower-right corner of the scanner glass.
- Press Mono Copy or Color Copy.
- The printer scans the sheet and automatically adjusts the alignment.
Result: three quick flashes of the Power LED indicate successful adjustment.
If the Warning and Ink LEDs flash quickly three times, repeat the alignment procedure.
What If Cleaning Does Not Work?
- Check the ink levels.
- Make sure all cartridges are installed correctly.
- Verify that the printer recognizes the cartridges.
- Identify the affected colour.
- Avoid repeated cleaning without improvement.
- Never touch the print head directly.
- Do not use alcohol or solvents on the print head.
- If the problem persists, request technical assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I clean a Brother LC404 printer without a touchscreen?
Press Stop and Paper simultaneously. When the Ink LED starts blinking, press Color Copy to clean all four colours or Mono Copy to clean black only.
Why is my Brother printer not printing cyan?
The cyan nozzles may be clogged, or the cartridge may be empty, incorrectly installed or not recognized. Print a quality check sheet to identify the problem.
Should I replace a cartridge when a colour is missing?
Not necessarily. Clogged print head nozzles can cause the same problem. Start with a print quality check and cleaning procedure.
Why does my printer not recognize the cartridge?
Check the cartridge reference, installation and condition. A recognition problem is not necessarily caused by clogged print head nozzles.
Tips to Prevent Print Quality Problems
- Print black and colour documents regularly.
- Avoid leaving the printer unused for several weeks.
- Turn off the printer using its Power button.
- Normally leave the printer plugged in so automatic maintenance can operate.
- Keep replacement cartridges sealed until needed.
- Avoid unnecessary cleaning cycles.
André Ink Tip
A missing colour does not automatically mean your LC404 cartridge is defective. Before replacing it, print a quality check sheet and use your Brother printer's built-in cleaning procedure.
Need Help?
The André Ink team can help identify cartridge, recognition and print quality problems with your Brother printer.
Note: Button labels may vary depending on the language used in your printer documentation.
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- Brand: Premium Ink
- Product Code: NCBRLC404Y
- MPN: NCBRLC404Y
- Availability: In Stock
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19.95$
- 4 or more - 10%
Last update on 02.11.2026
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