Brother LC38M Magenta Ink Cartridge 260 Pages

LC38M Color Tank

The Brother LC38M magenta ink cartridge supplies reliable color output for inkjet printers that accept LC38-series consumables. This genuine replacement uses a formulated dye ink that supports crisp text, charts, and color graphics on plain and coated media. Procurement teams choose LC38 tanks to maintain predictable print workflows in home offices, small departments, and distributed work sites.

Each unit ships as a sealed, single-color reservoir designed for straightforward installation in compatible multifunction and standalone inkjet models. The cartridge interfaces with printer firmware to report ink levels, which helps administrators plan orders before print jobs stall. Standard yield testing indicates approximately 260 pages at five percent coverage per color on A4 or letter paper, giving finance teams a baseline for cost-per-page estimates.

Color accuracy depends on consistent ink chemistry. OEM engineers calibrate the LC38M reservoir to match factory print heads and driver color tables, reducing banding and hue drift compared with unverified third-party refills. The magenta channel stability matters for marketing collateral, presentation handouts, and annotated technical diagrams where red tones must remain readable under office lighting.

Storage guidance is simple. Keep sealed cartridges at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity. Rotate stock using first-in-first-out practices so older units deploy before newer shipments. When a tank nears depletion, replace it promptly to avoid air ingestion in the ink delivery path, which can trigger head cleaning cycles and wasted media.

Track usage by department to identify printers that run frequent cleaning routines. Pair replenishment with nozzle checks during quarterly maintenance windows. Label supply closets by cartridge family to prevent incorrect picks during busy refresh cycles across mixed device fleets.

Key Features

• Approximate 260-page yield at standard five percent coverage
• Genuine LC38-series dye ink formulation
• Individual color tank for targeted replenishment
• Firmware-reported ink level monitoring on supported models
• Sealed packaging for shelf-stable inventory
• Compatible with inkjet devices using LC38 consumables

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• One OEM LC38M color ink tank
• Protective packaging and installation guide

Why Choose LC38M Color Tank

IT buyers select this OEM tank when uptime and color consistency outweigh the risk of aftermarket substitutes. The LC38 family lets you replace only the depleted hue, which controls waste compared with tri-color combo cartridges. Documented yield figures support budget forecasting, and genuine chemistry aligns with factory service recommendations. For sites running inkjets on LC38 supplies, stocking this unit reduces emergency courier orders and keeps color output within expected tolerances across the fleet.