All Brother cartridges – including those contained in this LC1220VALBP Printer Ink Cartridge Multipack – are rigorously tested to ensure they provide customers with the most consistently reliable solution possible. Though cheap, non-branded refill cartridges are widely available, they’re simply not as compatible with your Brother printer. This can lead to issues with both printout quality and your machine’s performance.The genuine LC1220BK Black, LC1220C – Cyan, LC1220M – Magenta and LC1220Y – Yellow replacement ink cartridges in this LC1220VALBP value pack ensure your printer continues to run glitch-free, providing you with better value in the long-term plus the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a printing setup you can depend on.