Brother LC501XLBK High-Yield Black Ink Cartridge — 500‑Page Yield, Compatible with Work Smart 1260/1360/1410

Brother LC501XLBK is the official high-yield black ink cartridge designed to deliver bold, sharp black prints for up to 500 pages in compatible Brother Work Smart printers.

When your day depends on crisp, readable text—boarding passes, reports, school assignments or invoices—the Brother Genuine LC501XLBK supplies dependable black ink that was engineered to match Brother printheads and firmware. This high-yield cartridge extends the time between replacements, helping reduce interruptions while maintaining consistent print quality. It’s available as a single cartridge or as part of Brother’s Refresh EZ Print Subscription trial for automatic replenishment.

How much printing can I expect from a single LC501XLBK cartridge?

This high-yield black cartridge is rated to print approximately 500 pages based on ISO/IEC 24711 standards for letter/A4 pages. Actual page yield varies with content, print settings and paper type, but the LC501XLBK is built to cover higher page volumes than standard cartridges.

• Approximate yield: up to 500 pages (ISO/IEC 24711).
• Best for text-heavy documents and frequent printing needs.
• High-yield option reduces the frequency of cartridge changes.

Which printers are compatible with this Brother black cartridge?

The LC501XLBK is designed for use in Brother Work Smart models 1260, 1360, and 1410. Using Brother Genuine Ink ensures the cartridge and printer communicate correctly for reliable page counts and consistent output.

• Compatible models: Work Smart 1260, 1360, 1410.
• Guaranteed fit and firmware compatibility when used as intended.
• Works with standard Brother maintenance and recycling programs.

What are the practical benefits of choosing Brother Genuine LC501XLBK?

Brother Genuine Ink is formulated to provide solid blacks, sharp type and consistent density across pages. Choosing the original cartridge reduces the risk of smearing, streaks or poor nozzle performance that can happen with third-party inks.

• Consistent print quality for text and standard graphics.
• Engineered to match Brother printheads and sensors for reliable performance.
• Participates in Brother’s cartridge recycling program for sustainable disposal.

How does the Refresh EZ Print Subscription trial work with this cartridge?

New customers may get a 2-month free trial of Brother’s Refresh EZ Print Subscription when enrolling. The service delivers replacement cartridges automatically based on your printed pages, helping prevent unexpected runs-outs—but enrollment terms and billing apply after the trial.

• Free 2-month trial available for new subscribers in contiguous U.S. only.
• Service auto-renews; unused pages can roll over per plan limitations.
• Visit Brother’s subscription page for full terms, pricing and cancellation details.

Who is this for? If you need reliable black prints for regular home, small office or classroom use—especially if you print many text documents—the Brother LC501XLBK high-yield cartridge is a practical choice. It’s aimed at people who value consistent results and fewer cartridge swaps, and who want compatibility and support from the original printer manufacturer. For those who prefer automated supply replenishment, the cartridge also works with Brother’s Refresh subscription options to simplify reordering and lower the chance of running out of ink.