Brother LC-51BK black compatible Fuzion – 500 pages
Brother LC-51BK Black Compatible Ink Cartridge – Fuzion
The Brother LC-51BK black compatible ink cartridge by Fuzion is an alternative for everyday printing at home or in the office.
It replaces the original Brother LC51BKS cartridge and belongs to the LC-51 standard-yield range.
Brother LC-51BK Black Compatible Ink Cartridge Specifications
- Brand: Fuzion
- Original Brother reference: LC51BKS / LC51BK
- Colour: Black
- Type: Compatible inkjet cartridge
- Format: Standard yield
- OEM reference yield: Up to 500 pages, ISO/IEC 24711
Why Choose Our Compatible LC-51BK Ink Cartridge?
- Cost-conscious alternative: A compatible replacement option for the original Brother cartridge.
- Black printing: Suitable for text documents and black ink printing.
- Everyday printing: Suitable for home and office printing needs.
- Personalized support: André Ink helps customers select and use their printing supplies.
Compatible Brother Printers – LC-51 Series
The LC-51BK cartridge is intended for Brother printers using the LC-51 ink series. Confirm compatibility of the Fuzion version with your printer before ordering.
Brother DCP Series
Brother DCP-130C
Brother DCP-330C
Brother DCP-350C
Brother DCP-540CN
Brother DCP-750CW
Brother MFC Series
Brother MFC-230C
Brother MFC-240C
Brother MFC-3360C
Brother MFC-440CN
Brother MFC-465CN
Brother MFC-5460CN
Brother MFC-5860CN
Brother MFC-665CW
Brother MFC-685CW
Brother MFC-845CW
Brother MFC-885CW
Brother IntelliFax Series
Brother IntelliFax-1360
Brother IntelliFax-1860C
Brother IntelliFax-1960C
Brother IntelliFax-2480C
Brother IntelliFax-2580C
Page Yield and Printing Costs
The original Brother LC51BKS cartridge provides an advertised yield of up to 500 pages, measured according to ISO/IEC 24711. Actual page yield depends on printed documents, ink coverage and usage conditions.
To compare your printing supplies, use our real cartridge cost calculator.
Brother Print Head Cleaning and Maintenance
Missing lines, faded prints or a missing colour? Open the Cleaning and Maintenance tab on this product page for print quality checks and cleaning guidance for your Brother printer.
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Brother LC51 Ink Cartridge Cleaning and Maintenance
How to Clean the Brother LC51 Print Head
Brother printers using LC51 ink cartridges generally have an Ink or Ink Management button.
INK / INK MANAGEMENT → CLEANING
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make sure the printer is turned on.
- Press the Ink / Ink Management button.
- Use the navigation arrows to select Cleaning.
- Press OK.
- Select the cleaning option: Black, Color or All, depending on the printer model.
- Press OK to confirm.
- The printer automatically starts cleaning.
- Wait until the cleaning cycle is complete.
- Print a quality check sheet.
Alternative menu path: Menu → Ink Management → Cleaning.
Important: available cleaning options vary by model. Some printers allow individual colour cleaning, while others offer only black or all-colour cleaning.
How to Print a Quality Check Sheet
INK → TEST PRINT → PRINT QUALITY
- Press Ink / Ink Management.
- Select Test Print.
- Press OK.
- Select Print Quality.
- Press OK.
- Press Color Start.
- The printer prints a quality check sheet.
- Examine the four colour blocks.
Colour order on the sheet: Black – Yellow – Cyan – Magenta.
Each colour block should display complete diagonal lines without white gaps.
If Lines Are Missing
- When the printer asks whether black print quality is acceptable, answer according to the printed result.
- Repeat the check for the colour blocks.
- If print quality is poor, select No.
- When Start Cleaning? appears, select Yes.
- Wait until cleaning is complete.
- Press Color Start to print another quality check sheet.
How Many Cleaning Cycles Should You Perform?
Print head cleaning consumes ink. Start with one cleaning cycle, then print another quality check sheet.
If print quality gradually improves, another cleaning cycle may help.
Warning: Brother recommends avoiding unnecessary cleaning. If there is no improvement after several attempts, and up to five cycles under its troubleshooting procedure, request technical assistance.
Brother LC51 Ink Cartridges
The Brother LC51 series includes four cartridges:
- LC51BK: black – approximately 500 pages.
- LC51C: cyan – approximately 400 pages.
- LC51M: magenta – approximately 400 pages.
- LC51Y: yellow – approximately 400 pages.
Page yields are approximate and based on ISO/IEC 24711.
Compatible Brother Printers
Brother DCP
- Brother DCP-130C
- Brother DCP-330C
- Brother DCP-350C
Brother MFC
- Brother MFC-230C
- Brother MFC-240C
- Brother MFC-3360C
- Brother MFC-440CN
- Brother MFC-465CN
- Brother MFC-5460CN
- Brother MFC-5860CN
- Brother MFC-665CW
- Brother MFC-685CW
- Brother MFC-845CW
- Brother MFC-885CW
Brother FAX / IntelliFax
- Brother FAX-1360
- Brother FAX-1860C
- Brother FAX-1960C
- Brother FAX-2480C
- Brother FAX-2580C
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 a long period.
- A worn or defective print head.
Start by printing a quality check sheet to identify the affected colour.
How to Fix Blurry or Misaligned Printing
Print Head Alignment
INK → TEST PRINT → ALIGNMENT
- Press Ink / Ink Management.
- Select Test Print.
- Press OK.
- Select Alignment.
- Press OK.
- Press Black Start or Color Start.
- The printer prints an alignment check sheet.
- Examine the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi patterns.
- Compare the patterns with sample number 0.
- If sample number 5 most closely matches sample 0, confirm that alignment is correct.
- Otherwise, select the sample number that best matches sample 0 for each resolution.
- Press Stop/Exit.
Expected result: text and lines should appear sharper and properly aligned.
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 LC51 printer?
Press Ink, select Cleaning, choose the affected colour and confirm with OK.
Why is my Brother printer not printing cyan?
The cyan nozzles may be clogged. The cartridge may also be empty, incorrectly installed or not recognized.
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.
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 Brother LC51 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 and menu names may vary depending on the printer model and selected language.
- Brand: Fuzion ink
- Product Code: FUZIONBRLC51BK
- MPN: IJLC51K
- Availability: In Stock
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Last update on 27.10.2026
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