Brother LC-61BK black compatible Fuzion – 450 pages
Brother LC-61BK Black Compatible Ink Cartridge by Fuzion
The Brother LC-61BK black compatible ink cartridge by Fuzion is a cost-effective option for everyday home and office printing.
Designed as an alternative to the original Brother LC61BKS cartridge, it provides an advertised yield of 450 pages and is intended for Brother printers using this cartridge reference.
Brother LC-61BK Ink Cartridge Specifications
- Brand: Fuzion
- Product code: IJLC61K
- Original Brother reference: LC61BKS / LC61BK
- Colour: Black
- Type: Compatible inkjet cartridge
- Format / Yield: Standard / 450 pages according to ISO/IEC 24711
Why Choose Our Compatible LC-61BK Ink Cartridge?
- Savings: An affordable alternative to original Brother ink cartridges.
- Quality printing: For documents, text and everyday printing needs.
- Convenient use: Suitable for personal and professional printing.
- Personalized support: The André Ink team helps customers select and use their printing supplies.
Compatible Brother Printers for LC-61BK
This cartridge is intended for Brother printers using LC-61 black ink. The following models appear on the supplier's compatibility list. Please confirm the cartridge reference required by your printer before ordering.
Brother DCP Series
Brother DCP-165C
Brother DCP-385C
Brother DCP-385CW
Brother DCP-395CN
Brother DCP-585CW
Brother DCP-6690CW
Brother DCP-J125
Brother DCP-J140CW
Brother MFC Series
Brother MFC-250C
Brother MFC-255CW
Brother MFC-290C
Brother MFC-295CN
Brother MFC-295CW
Brother MFC-490CW
Brother MFC-495CW
Brother MFC-5490CN
Brother MFC-5890CN
Brother MFC-5895CW
Brother MFC-6490CW
Brother MFC-6890CDW
Brother MFC-790CW
Brother MFC-795CW
Brother MFC-990CW
Brother MFC-J220
Brother MFC-J265W
Brother MFC-J270W
Brother MFC-J410W
Brother MFC-J415W
Brother MFC-J615W
Brother MFC-J630W
Page Yield and Printing Costs
The Fuzion LC-61BK black compatible cartridge offers an advertised yield of 450 pages. The original Brother LC61BKS cartridge is also rated for up to 450 pages according to ISO/IEC 24711. Actual page yield may vary depending on printed documents, ink coverage and usage conditions.
To compare printing costs, visit 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 to check print quality and follow the cleaning instructions appropriate for your Brother printer.
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Brother LC61 Ink Cartridge Cleaning and Maintenance
How to Clean the Brother LC61 Print Head
Brother printers using LC61 ink cartridges generally have an Ink button or Ink Management menu.
INK → CLEANING
Button-Controlled Printers
- Make sure the printer is turned on.
- Press the Ink button.
- If your printer does not have this button, press Menu, select Ink, then press OK.
- Use the navigation arrows to select Cleaning.
- Press OK.
- Select Black, Color or All.
- Press OK to confirm.
- The printer automatically starts cleaning.
- Wait until the cleaning cycle is complete.
- Print a quality check sheet.
Touchscreen Printers
INK ICON → CLEANING
- Press the Ink icon.
- Select Cleaning.
- Choose Black, Color or All.
- Wait until cleaning is complete.
Important: print head cleaning consumes ink. Start by cleaning only the affected colour group. Most LC61 printers allow black, all three colours or all four colours to be cleaned.
How to Print a Quality Check Sheet
INK → TEST PRINT → PRINT QUALITY
Button-Controlled Printers
- Press Ink.
- If necessary, use Menu → Ink.
- Select Test Print.
- Press OK.
- Select Print Quality.
- Press OK.
- Press Color Start.
- The printer prints a quality check sheet.
Touchscreen Printers
- Press the Ink icon.
- Select Test Print.
- Select Print Quality.
- Press Color Start.
Colour order on the sheet: Black – Yellow – Cyan – Magenta.
Each colour should display a complete block of small diagonal lines.
If Lines Are Missing
- Examine all four colour blocks.
- Check whether any lines are missing.
- When the printer asks whether print quality is acceptable, select No for the affected colours.
- When Start Cleaning? appears, select Yes.
- Wait until cleaning is complete.
- Print another quality check sheet.
- Compare the results before and after cleaning.
Expected result: all four colour blocks should be complete, without missing lines or white gaps.
What If a Colour Is Still Missing?
If a colour remains missing after the first cleaning, check that the cartridge is correctly installed.
Brother recommends performing additional cleaning cycles in certain situations and comparing the quality check sheets.
- Perform the first cleaning cycle.
- Print a quality check sheet.
- If necessary, repeat cleaning according to Brother's procedure.
- Compare the results after several cycles.
- If there is no improvement, request technical assistance.
Warning: repeated cleaning consumes ink. Avoid exceeding five cleaning cycles during troubleshooting without obtaining technical advice.
Brother LC61 Ink Cartridges
The Brother LC61 series includes four cartridges:
- LC61BK: black – approximately 450 pages.
- LC61C: cyan – approximately 325 pages.
- LC61M: magenta – approximately 325 pages.
- LC61Y: yellow – approximately 325 pages.
Page yields are approximate and based on ISO/IEC 24711.
Compatible Brother Printers
Brother DCP
- Brother DCP-165C
- Brother DCP-385C
- Brother DCP-395CN
- Brother DCP-585CW
- Brother DCP-J125
- Brother DCP-J140W
Brother MFC
- Brother MFC-250C
- Brother MFC-255CW
- Brother MFC-290C
- Brother MFC-295CN
- Brother MFC-490CW
- Brother MFC-495CW
- Brother MFC-5490CN
- Brother MFC-5890CN
- Brother MFC-5895CW
- Brother MFC-6490CW
- Brother MFC-6890CDW
- Brother MFC-790CW
- Brother MFC-795CW
- Brother MFC-990CW
- Brother MFC-J220
- Brother MFC-J265W
- Brother MFC-J270W
- Brother MFC-J410W
- Brother MFC-J415W
- Brother MFC-J615W
- Brother MFC-J630W
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.
A quality check sheet helps identify the affected colour.
How to Fix Blurry or Misaligned Printing
Print Head Alignment
INK → TEST PRINT → ALIGNMENT
- Press Ink.
- 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.
Note: the procedure may vary slightly by model. Follow the instructions displayed on the printer.
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 LC61 printer?
Press Ink, select Cleaning, choose Black, Color or All, then 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 LC61 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: FUZIONBRLC61BK
- MPN: IJLC61K
- Availability: In Stock
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Last update on 27.10.2026
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