Description Brother BTD-100 (BTD100BK) is a 100ml bottle of genuine Brother pigment black ink. Brother BTD-100 Black Original Ink (BTD100BK) is priced at Kes 2,500 here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya Full Specifications Category Specification Model / Part Number Brother BTD100BK Type Original Brother Ink Bottle Color Black (BK) Ink Type Pigment-Based Volume 100 ml Page Yield (Approx.) Up to 3,000 pages (Based on ISO page coverage) Key Feature Water-resistant and smudge-resistant prints. Printer Compatibility Designed for specific Brother printers that use the BTD-100 series inks. Key Features Explained Pigment-Based Black Ink: This is the most important characteristic. Unlike the dye-based inks used in many other Brother ink tank models (like the BC-60 series), pigment ink consists of tiny particles that sit on top of the paper. Advantage: It produces text that is highly water-resistant, smudge-resistant, and more durable. This is crucial for professional documents, invoices, or labels that might be handled frequently or exposed to moisture. Trade-off: It is generally not as vibrant for photo printing as dye-based ink, but for text documents, it is superior. Large 100ml Volume & High Page Yield: The 100ml bottle is larger than the standard BC-60 (approx. 70ml) bottle, offering a high page yield of up to 3,000 pages, which ensures a very low cost per page. Genuine Brother Quality: Using original Brother ink helps maintain print head health, ensures consistent color and print quality, and prevents potential damage that third-party inks might cause. Who is this ink for? Users of specific Brother printers that require the BTD-100 series ink (see compatibility list below). Businesses and individuals who need professional, archival-quality text documents that are water-resistant. Users looking for the lowest cost-per-page for high-volume black and white document printing with the added benefit of water resistance. Important Note on Compatibility The Brother BTD-100 ink series is NOT compatible with the majority of Brother ink tank printers that use the BC-60 series inks (e.g., DCP-T220, T420W, T530W, T720DW, etc.). Using the wrong ink can severely damage your printer. Examples of Compatible Printers The BTD-100 series inks are typically used in models designed for high-volume, text-focused printing with the durability of pigment black ink. Examples include: Brother MFC-J5945DW Brother MFC-J6945DW Brother MFC-J695DW Other models in the J5940/J6940 series How to Confirm Compatibility: Always check your printer’s manual or the ink compartment lid for the exact recommended ink model number. The correct ink type is usually clearly stated on a label inside the printer. Comparison with Brother BC-60 Black Ink (TN60BK) Feature Brother BTD100BK Brother BC-60/TN60BK Ink Type Pigment-Based Dye-Based Volume 100 ml ~70 ml Page Yield ~3,000 pages ~3,000 pages Text Quality Superior (Water-resistant, sharp) Standard Photo Quality Standard (optimized for text) Superior (Vibrant colors) Used In J5945DW, J6945DW, etc. DCP-T420W, MFC-T920DW, etc. Conclusion The Brother BTD100BK is a specialized, high-yield pigment black ink bottle for specific Brother business-class printers. Its primary advantage is producing professional, water-resistant text documents at an extremely low cost per page. The most critical step before purchase is to double-check that your specific printer model is designed for BTD-100 series inks.
