Previously I have not had any issues with this product however this round the first cartridge I tried began leaking the moment I took it out of the wrapping. It did not have the sticker that creates the vacuum prior to loading. It then leaked in the machine wasting paper and ink. I was forced to change the cartridge without use. The new one worked better but still lacked the typical hole in the top with the sticker over it. It took several prints before the cartridge stopped staining the edge of the page with ink. (Tried cleaning and aligning the head) -disappointed.