KMP B65M Magenta — compatible ink cartridge for Brother LC985M (LC985M)
Replaces LC985M4.5 mlUp to 260 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)Magenta
The KMP B65M Magenta (KMP article 1523,4006) is a compatible ink cartridge that replaces the original Brother LC985M (LC985M) in Brother DCP-J and MFC-J printers, holding 4.5 ml of magenta ink for up to 260 A4 pages measured to ISO/IEC 24711. It suits home offices, schools and small businesses that want to keep a Brother printer running at a lower cost per page than with the original supply.
KMP is a German printing-consumables manufacturer: its cartridges are developed in Germany, produced in European plants, and every unit is function-tested before it ships. It is the magenta cartridge of the LC985 series used by the compact Brother DCP-J and MFC-J inkjets listed below.
Before you order: This cartridge replaces the Brother LC985M only. Brother inkjets of the same period also used LC1000/LC970 and LC1100/LC980 cartridges, which look similar but do not fit — check the code on your current cartridge.
What's in the Box
- 1 × KMP B65M magenta ink cartridge, 4.5 ml (single pack)
- Only the magenta colour — the other colours of the set are sold separately
- No printer, printhead or refill tools are included
What It Means in Practice
- KMP rates the 4.5 ml cartridge at about 260 A4 pages to ISO/IEC 24711, the standard test method printer makers also use for their own cartridges.
- KMP lists the cartridge without a chip.
- Replace only the colour that has run out: each colour is a separate cartridge, so you do not throw away ink that is still usable.
- Keep the code of your current cartridge (LC985M) to hand when you reorder — it is the quickest way to be sure you get the right one.
What Will Not Work
- Brother printers that take LC1100 / LC980 cartridges (e.g. DCP-385C, DCP-585CW, MFC-490CW)
- Brother printers that take LC1000 / LC970 cartridges (e.g. DCP-130C, DCP-135C, MFC-240C)
- Any printer not in the compatibility list
- It is magenta only — black, cyan and yellow are separate cartridges
Key Features
Direct replacement
Made to the format of the Brother LC985M, so it fits the cartridge slot of the listed Brother printers the same way as the original.
Rated yield
Up to 260 pages (ISO/IEC 24711) per cartridge, as published by KMP for this article.
Tested before shipping
KMP function-tests every cartridge before it leaves the factory, and its service supports you if a printer firmware update stops a cartridge from being recognised.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number (KMP article) |
1523,4006 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4011324372434 |
| MPN |
B65M |
| Brand |
KMP |
| Supply |
| Type |
Compatible ink cartridge |
| Replaces |
Brother LC985M (LC985M) |
| Colour |
Magenta |
| Volume |
4.5 ml |
| Page yield |
Up to 260 pages (ISO/IEC 24711) |
| Chip |
No chip (per KMP) |
| Pack |
Single pack |
| Compatibility |
| Printers (per KMP) |
Brother DCP-J125, DCP-J140W, DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, MFC-J220, MFC-J265W, MFC-J410 Series, MFC-J415W |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
KMP voluntary 2-year manufacturer guarantee for consumers (per KMP guarantee terms) — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make sure this is the right cartridge?
Check the code on the cartridge you are replacing: it should read LC985M. Or find your exact printer model in the compatibility list above. If your model is not there, send it to us and we will tell you which supply it needs.
Is this the full colour set?
No. This is the magenta cartridge only. The LC985 set also has black, cyan and yellow, each sold separately.
What if my printer stops recognising it after an update?
KMP states that its service helps under the manufacturer guarantee when a printer firmware update prevents a cartridge from being recognised. Contact us with your printer model and we will handle the claim.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Brother used several near-identical cartridge series in the same years, so the code on the old cartridge is the safest check. This KMP magenta replaces the LC985M in the DCP-J125/J315W/J515W and MFC-J220/J265W/J410/J415W generation, with an ISO-rated yield of about 260 pages. Browse our
compatible ink cartridges for the other colours of the set.
✓ Buy it if your Brother printer takes LC985 cartridges and the magenta is empty.
✕ Skip it if your old cartridge reads LC1000, LC970, LC1100 or LC980.
→ Also consider the original Brother LC985M if you prefer the printer maker’s own ink.
Not sure which cartridge your printer takes? Send us the printer model and we will check compatibility before you order.