Brother LC12EBK ink cartridge 1 pc(s) Original Black

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If you’re using a Brother inkjet that specifically takes the LC12 line, this original black cartridge is a safe choice and usually the least hassle: prints look consistent, it plays nicely with the printer’s ink monitoring, and you avoid the “mystery banding/colour shifts” that can come with cheaper compatibles. At **£34.25 ex-VAT**, though, it’s not the bargain bucket—so I’d only buy it if black printing is critical for your day-to-day and you value reliability over squeezing pennies.

For who it suits: small offices, admin teams, or anyone printing invoices/letters where you’d rather swap a predictable cartridge than troubleshoot print quality. If your usage is light or you’re cost-focused (or you’ve got backup printers sharing the load), I’d look at lower-cost alternatives or a refilling strategy—otherwise the cost per page can quietly add up. The only real “don’t bother” is if you’re printing lots of black text and you’re frequently replacing cartridges; in that case, this original price point will start to feel expensive fast.