This is the best way to go with ink cartridges. Buy the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridges. I have tried several non-original ink refill cartridges and they are a pain in the butt. Yes they are cheaper, but they are not worth the headaches. Ohhhhh they aren't working?? well "shake them up".... ohhhhhh that didn't work? …. well ….. sit the ink side of the cartridge on a paper towel soaked with alcohol.... ohhhhhhhhhhhh that didn't work? well.... try the auto clean feature on your printer (which eats up your ink in the other cartridge)...…..ohhhhhhh still no ink.... well..... we'll send you another one.... hope you didn't need to print anything today... … The OEMs are no problems like those..... snap them in.....away you go! The XL cartridge lasts me about a year, so I am happy with that. thank you HP :-)
Overpriced. Also the shipping took excessive time. Package was in rough shape when arrived. As far as recommending, there really are no other choices other than finding a more efficient printer.