Review on JoyPrinting LC-3011 Ink Cartridges: High-Quality Compatible Brother LC3011 3011 for MFC-J491DW MFC-J497DW MFC-J690DW MFC-J895DW Printer, 5-Pack (2 Black, 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 Yellow) by Matt Hamilton

As you can see in the picture - the left one the printer says the ink is empty - the right one it's brand new in the package. The ink is literally more than half full compared to a new cartridge and it says it's empty and not printing. So I would argue that the money you think you're saving isn't actually what you need. We've bought several of these and it's always bothered me, but this is the first time I'm comparing them. Come on. Otherwise it prints fine - a little until you replace it