Description Brother BT5000C is a 70ml bottle of genuine Brother dye-based cyan ink. It is designed for a range of older Brother INKvestment Tank or InkBenefit series printers. It is part of the BT5000 series, which is distinct from the newer BC-60 and BTD-100 series. Brother BT5000C Cyan Ink Bottle is priced at Kes 2,000 here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya Full Specifications Category Specification Model / Part Number Brother BT5000C Type Original Brother Ink Bottle Color Cyan (C) Ink Type Dye-Based Volume 70 ml Page Yield (Approx.) Up to 5,000 pages (Based on ISO/IEC 24711, 24712 standards) Key Feature Standard cyan ink for vibrant color graphics and photos in compatible models. Printer Compatibility Designed for specific older Brother ink tank printers that use the BT5000 series inks. Key Features Explained Dye-Based Ink: This ink is formulated to produce a wide color gamut and smooth gradients, making it suitable for color documents, photos, and graphics. 70ml Volume: This was a standard bottle size for many earlier Brother ink tank models. It provides a high page yield, ensuring a low cost per page. Genuine Brother Quality: Using the original ink ensures optimal print quality, prevents printhead clogs, and maintains printer reliability. Who is this ink for? Owners of specific older Brother ink tank printers that are compatible with the BT5000 series inks. Users looking for a genuine replacement ink to maintain their printer’s performance. Critical Compatibility Note The Brother BT5000C is NOT compatible with printers that use BC-60, BTD-100, or other ink series. Using the wrong ink can damage your printer. This ink is typically for models released before the widespread adoption of the BC-60 series. Examples of Compatible Printers The BT5000 series inks are used in a variety of older all-in-one and printer-only models. Examples include: Brother MFC-J5930DW Brother MFC-J6930DW Brother MFC-J6935DW Brother MFC-J6947DW (May use BT5000 or BC-60; check manual) Brother DCP-J572DW Brother DCP-J772DW Brother DCP-J774DW Brother HC-J5910DW How to Confirm Compatibility: This is essential. The correct ink type is always clearly stated on a label inside the printer’s ink tank compartment or in the printer’s user manual. Look for “BT5000” or a list of specific part numbers. Comparison with Other Brother Ink Series Feature Brother BT5000C Brother BC-60 Cyan Brother BTD-100C Ink Series BT5000 BC-60 BTD-100 Volume 70 ml ~70 ml 100 ml Era/Use Case Older Ink Tank Models Common Modern Models Specific Models with Pigment Black Black Ink in System Dye-Based (BT5000BK) Dye-Based (BC-60 BK) Pigment-Based (BTD100BK) Conclusion The Brother BT5000C is a genuine cyan ink bottle for a specific generation of Brother ink tank printers. Its primary advantage is maintaining the low running costs and print quality of compatible older models. The most critical step is to verify that your printer requires the BT5000 series ink, as using an incorrect series can cause serious damage. Check your printer’s ink compartment label or user manual for confirmation.
