I buy basically only the original inks and have thus made the best experiences. One of my HP printer I use only about 2x a year (he is 10 years old !!!!) and it shines still with photo printing without any sticking in the die. To me alternative cartridges are undiskutabel because I hear of acquaintances again and again that they get into trouble when they little print. Then the alleged money saved is still issued: for a new printer !!