Best ink options for Brother DCP-J5520DW

Best Value

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Best Cost Per Page

~2.1p

Lowest cost option

Potential Savings

46%

vs average cartridge

Cartridge Options

4.00

Available cartridges

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Brother LC227XL BlackXL/High-Yield

Best Value
Price
£24.99
Yield
1200 pages
Cost/Page
~2.1p

Why This Deal?

  • High-yield cartridge for maximum value
  • Recommended for Brother DCP-J5520DW
  • Lowest cost per page available
  • Verified compatible with your printer

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Recommended Cartridges

For most users, we recommend the following cartridges for the Brother DCP-J5520DW for the best balance of cost and convenience:

  • Brother LC223 Black — approximately £16.99 per cartridge, ~3.1p per page
  • Brother LC227XL Black (High-yield) — approximately £24.99 per cartridge, ~2.1p per page
  • Brother LC225XL Colour Set (High-yield) — approximately £45.99 per cartridge, ~3.8p per page

High-Yield & XL Options

XL and high-yield cartridges offer more pages per cartridge, reducing the frequency of replacements and often providing better cost per page for regular users of the Brother DCP-J5520DW.

  • Brother LC227XL Black — approximately £24.99, ~2.1p per page (saves approximately 33% vs standard)
  • Brother LC225XL Colour Set — approximately £45.99, ~3.8p per page (saves approximately 41% vs standard)

Cost-Per-Page Summary

Here's a quick summary of approximate cost per page for the Brother DCP-J5520DW:

  • Black printing (standard): approximately 3.1p per page
  • Black printing (XL): approximately 2.1p per page
  • Colour printing (standard): approximately 6.5p per page
  • Colour printing (XL): approximately 3.8p per page

Where to Buy

You can find compatible cartridges for the Brother DCP-J5520DW at major retailers including Ink Factory, CartridgeMonkey, and Amazon. Use the search links on our main printer page to find current prices and availability. All prices are approximate and may vary.

  • Search for cartridges using the printer model number and cartridge name
  • Compare prices across different retailers
  • Consider buying multipacks or XL cartridges for better value if you print regularly
  • Check compatibility before purchasing — ensure the cartridge model matches your printer

Top Recommended Cartridges

Brother product

Brother LC223 Black

Recommended
Price
£16.99
Yield
550 pages
Cost/Page
~3.1p

Also available at:

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Brother product

Brother LC227XL Black

Recommended
XL/High-Yield
Price
£24.99
Yield
1200 pages
Cost/Page
~2.1p

Also available at:

Brother product

Brother LC225XL Colour Set

Recommended
XL/High-Yield
Price
£45.99
Yield
1200 pages
Cost/Page
~3.8p

Also available at:

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Note: All prices, yields, and cost-per-page calculations are approximate and based on typical UK retail prices and manufacturer-stated yields. Actual costs may vary depending on where you shop, current deals, your printing patterns, and supplier pricing. Check current prices and availability before purchasing.

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