Compatible ink is produced by different manufacturers for use in designated printers. It may be wrapped in sealed plastic or taped wraps. Regardless of packaging, compatible ink cartridges are expected to be far less in terms of costs as compared to OEM or Original Equipment Manufacturer products. In spite of being low priced, it is as effective as its counterpart is. Some users tend to believe that since these compatible ink cartridges are not produced by a reputed brand, they may cause harm to printers. In reality, they are as competent as branded cartridges and help users to save money additionally.
Cheaper inkjet printer cartridges have come on strong capturing nearly one fourth of the replaceable inkjet market in the US. This has posed a serious threat to printer manufacturers, and some are fighting back hard.
