It is a pity that all producers whether Epson, Canon, Brother, Samsung, etc. The strategy is pursued by a cheap device to sell in order to make its big profit while consumables. One wonders then if it is not cheaper to buy a new printer instead of 4 new original color cartridges which cost about the same money. Experience has shown that the printer is after 2-3 years anyway defective because despite maintenance program most of the color is unsatisfactory. With compatible cartridges, this effect is even earlier