# Best Epson-compatible inkjet cartridge

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-epson-compatible-inkjet-cartridge/221582>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 29, 2003, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-epson-compatible-inkjet-cartridge/221582 "2003-12-29T14:28:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Geoduck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c37758/32.png) [@Geoduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geoduck)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-epson-compatible-inkjet-cartridge/221582/1 "2003-12-29T14:28:41Z")

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I have an older 4-color Epson Stylus printer that still produces nice photos on glossy paper. Costco does not carry the Epson brand replacement cartridges and I would like recommendations on the best and most cost-effective knockoff brands. My needs are mostly non-critical photos and utility color printing.

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**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2003, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-epson-compatible-inkjet-cartridge/221582/2 "2003-12-29T16:53:16Z")

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So far, I haven’t found any good knock-offs or refill kits. If you don’t care about ink leaks in the printer or poor quality prints, try a no-name.