As the printing industry evolves, you can often notice changes in the way companies will focus their products both in terms of the printer itself and the consumables.
In the case of Brother, a change saw them vary their ink cartridge capacities in line with competitors. The Brother LC1240 and Brother 1280 ink range is an example of that change in cartridge capacities. Further information on the change in capacities, as well as details on ink cartridges that are compatible with the originals, can be found below.
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 66ml each, 20% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLBK, LC-1280XLBK
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLC, LC-1280XLC
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLM, LC-1280XLM
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLY, LC-1280XLY
We advise you to choose this multipack over the Brother branded multipack for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 54.7ml each
MPN: LC1280XLBK
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLC
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLM
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLY
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded multipack over this multipack!
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Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLC, LC-1280XLC
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLM, LC-1280XLM
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLY, LC-1280XLY
We advise you to choose this multipack over the Brother branded multipack for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLC
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLM
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLY
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded multipack over this multipack!
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Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 17ml each, 117% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240BK, LC-1240BK
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 129% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240C, LC-1240C
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 129% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240M, LC-1240M
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 129% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240Y, LC-1240Y
We advise you to choose this multipack over the Brother branded multipack for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.9ml each
MPN: LC1240BK
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240C
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240M
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240Y
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded multipack over this multipack!
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Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 54% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240C, LC-1240C
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 54% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240M, LC-1240M
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 54% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240Y, LC-1240Y
We advise you to choose this multipack over the Brother branded multipack for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240C
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240M
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240Y
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded multipack over this multipack!
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Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.8ml each
MPN: LC1220BK
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220C
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220M
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220Y
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded multipack over this multipack!
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Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220C
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220M
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220Y
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 2
Volume of Ink: 66ml each, 20% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLBK, LC-1280XLBK
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 2
Volume of Ink: 54.7ml each
MPN: LC1280XLBK
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
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Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 66ml each, 20% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLBK, LC-1280XLBK
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 54.7ml each
MPN: LC1280XLBK
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 2
Volume of Ink: 17ml each, 22% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240BK, LC-1240BK
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 2
Volume of Ink: 13.9ml each
MPN: LC1240BK
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 17ml each, 117% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240BK, LC-1240BK
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.9ml each
MPN: LC1240BK
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 2
Volume of Ink: 7.8ml each
MPN: LC1220BK
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Black
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.8ml each
MPN: LC1220BK
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLC, LC-1280XLC
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLC
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 129% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240C, LC-1240C
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240C
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Cyan
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220C
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLM, LC-1280XLM
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLM
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 129% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240M, LC-1240M
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240M
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Magenta
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220M
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 18ml each, 35% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1280XLY, LC-1280XLY
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 13.3ml each
MPN: LC1280XLY
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 11ml each, 129% extra ink vs the OEM option
MPN: LC1240Y, LC-1240Y
We advise you to choose this product over the Brother branded product for the best value.
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 7.1ml each
MPN: LC1240Y
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
View Recommended ProductAvailable for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Available for Next Day Delivery
Yellow
Number in Pack: 1
Volume of Ink: 4.8ml each
MPN: LC1220Y
We advise you to choose the Cartridge People branded product over this product!
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Choosing the right Brother ink cartridge shouldn’t be complicated. At Cartridge People, we make it simple. While multiple product numbers can look confusing at first, the difference between the Brother LC1240 and Brother LC1280 is refreshingly simple: ink capacity.
The Brother LC1240 is the standard yield cartridge, ideal for everyday printing whether you are printing homework or a performance report. Original cartridges contain 13.9 ML black ink and 7.1 ML colour ink while our Own Brand ink cartridges contain 17 ML black ink and 11 ML colour ink.
The Brother LC1280, also known as the LC1280XL, is the high yield option, designed to print more pages before needing replacement. If your printer supports both cartridges, upgrading to the LC1280 means fewer changes, less downtime and better value over time. This makes the LC1280 the better option for anyone with higher printer yields on average. Original ink cartridges contain 54.7 ML of black ink and 13.3 ML colour ink. Meanwhile, Cartridge People’s Own Brand LC1280 ink cartridges contain 66 ML of black ink and 18 ML colour ink.
Many Brother printers happily accept either cartridge, making it easy to choose the option that best suits your printing needs — whether that’s regular home use or higher volume office printing. They have been engineered to deliver excellent results every time. From crisp business documents to detailed images and vibrant photo prints, both the LC1240 and LC1280 produce reliable, professional quality output.
As long as you select the correct cartridge for your printer, you can expect consistent performance, precise colour reproduction and dependable results — page after page.
For businesses and home users alike, keeping printing costs under control is essential. Our remanufactured compatible Brother ink cartridges offer a smart, cost-effective alternative without compromising on quality.
If your printer supports both cartridge types, we strongly recommend choosing the compatible Brother LC1280. Not only do you benefit from a lower purchase price compared to originals, but you’ll also enjoy up to 35% more page yield than the standard LC1240. This means you can stretch your budget even further!
Brother LC1240 and LC1280 cartridges have been in use since 2011, allowing us to source and refine high quality compatible alternatives that deliver outstanding print performance. Each cartridge undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliability, print accuracy and longevity.
Better still, every compatible cartridge is backed by our Performance Pledge, giving you complete peace of mind. It’s a risk free way to reduce printing costs while maintaining the quality you expect from your Brother printer.
Buy Brother LC1240 and 1280 Ink Cartridges from Cartridge People today!
| Colour/Type | Capacity | MPN |
| Black | Standard | LC1220BK |
| Black | Standard | LC1220BKBP2 |
| Cyan | Standard | LC1220C |
| Magenta | Standard | LC1220M |
| Yellow | Standard | LC1220Y |
| Multipack | Standard | LC1220VALBP |
| Black | Standard | LC1240BK |
| Black | Standard | LC1240BKBP2 |
| Cyan | Standard | LC1240C |
| Magenta | Standard | LC1240M |
| Yellow | Standard | LC1240Y |
| 3 Colour Multipack | Standard | LC1240RBWBP |
| Multipack | Standard | LC1240VALBP |
| Black | XL | LC1280XLBK |
| Black | XL | LC1280XLBKBP2 |
| Cyan | XL | LC1280XLC |
| Magenta | XL | LC1280XLM |
| Yellow | XL | LC1280XLY |
| 3 Colour Multipack | XL | LC1280RBWBP |
| Multipack | XL | LC1280XLVALBP |