12-Pack Compatible Ink Cartridges for Brother
LC51 MFC 230C 240C 350C 440CN 465CN 3360C 5460CN 5860CN 665CW 685CW 845CW 885CW
Compatible Ink Cartridges are produced by third party manufacturers who often refill existing cartridges with new Ink. The debate has been running high in the last years on whether or not compatible ink is as good as original ink. Pros and cons arguably exist for both cartridge types. Many reputable compatible manufacturers sincerely think that compatible ink is the best choice for those users who primarily print in black and who don’t need to archive the prints for long periods of time. This is not to say that full color printing using compatible cartridges is not recommended. Independent research from Trusted Reviews actually shows that reviewers generally prefers compatible ink over OEM ink. If you want to feel safe, will mostly print in full color, expect great results and are not price sensitive, then go for OEM cartridges. Just remember that print quality is not only dependent on the ink quality but also on the printer and the paper being printed on. To achieve good results, all these factors need to be accounted for.
OEM /Original Ink Cartridges are produced by the printer manufacturer. A significant part of the printer makers profit actually comes from selling the ink and not the printer. Did you know that Inkjet Ink is probably the most expensive liquid per volume you will ever buy? It’s actually more expensive than Champagne, Perfume, Oil and even Gold and other expensive substances that come to your mind!
If most of your print jobs are about printing text and black graphics, we recommend you to go with Compatible Ink Cartridges instead of OEM Ink Cartridges. If the quality of the print is really important and you are printing in full colors, go with OEM Ink Cartridges.
Remanufactured Ink Cartridges are produced from recycled materials. Buying this cartridge type is not only good for your wallet but also for nature since this reduces waste and energy consumption. Read more about the environmental savings in our Remanufactured Cartridges article.
