These cartridges are excellent in terms of the quality of color reproduction. Unfortunately they are far too expensive. A keyboard or mouse cost much less. There is something paradoxical. Lexmark exaggerating when comparing prices of its competitors. Morality, when my printer is out of order and I will be obliged to buy another, I will take heed to the quality of it, but also the cost of cartridges. Finally, let's be serious; my Lexmark printer (3 functions) cost me less than 50 there are at least 5 years. A duo of catouches 16/26 is not far from that price on Amazon. Other vendors, including supermarkets have long exceeded this ceiling.