Advertised as compatible, they are not. First change of cartridge (black) and the printer wants to know nothing. While there was no problem with the original. So beware! I go buy genuine Epson cartridges hoping to restart the printer. So totally unnecessary expenditure, because I find myself with the 3 color cartridges on the arms, and will be able to do so. Personally, I would not advise the Epson brand, which is perhaps all for the "compatible" put the printer down ..... and therefore obliged to buy the original brand ....