In
inkjet printing, a compatible cartridge
refers to an ink
cartridge that is not
manufactured by the original manufacturer of your
printer
(called an
OEM cartridge), but will function
and work in the same way that an OEM cartridge would. Many printer manufacturers
will state that using any compatible cartridge in your printer will void the
warranty. However, compatible cartridges are popular with consumers because of
the lower cost to purchase, compared to an OEM cartridge.