The term "end of life" means that these cartridges remain for printers, without being old, which are now returned to their cardboard ... My purchase follows the redéballage this old Epson Stylus C44 + with nozzles half mouthfuls. The prior year result had been achieved with compatible cartridges and I confess not to have managed to find a meager display my impression. My insistence, with this product, allowed me to find a display but not that of time where I could print a photo in high quality. If your printer has kept this vintage print quality, I recommend this product instead Official compatible cartridges, If you come out like me your old printer as well go buy one today.