[Dr. Sivana]

I am in the business. I do not recommend ANY aftermarket cartridges either ink or laser.

PERIOD

I used to agree with that notion. BUT, if the printer is SO cheap that it is cheaper to risk the leaky cartridge, it might be worth it for PERSONAL use.

In my case, I bought an HP color laserjet for $199 (with starter cartridges). Light use. Replacement cartridges from HP are $240. Replacements from cheapest available on Amazon (even if you go to the same vendor, you might get a different product mailed) is $80. I gambled, got lucky. One of these times I won't be lucky. Then I get another $199 printer and I will STILL be ahead.

Odds on ink cartridges are worse.

[SolidRedState]

If you buy a printer that costs less than the cartridges, you deserve what you get.

The low cost consumer printers are priced so low the manufacturer makes more on the ink than the printer.