I guess it may be chip problem. As the compatible chip didn't record the same message with OEM, the printer didn't recognize it as original one. Just change it.
For some brand of compatibles, after installation the printer will say "it's not an original cartridge" or something like that. When...
If anybody using a brother multi-function printer (LC900/LC41 series) find it doesnt print well as usual, this post may help him.
Firstly lets have a look at the cartridge of LC900. At the bottom there are two holes; the white one is air inlet while the black one is ink outlet. The air inlet is...
At this stage, nobody in aftermarket could produce this kind of chips, and the users need third party cartridges for replacement. So it's the only way now to sell this sort of cartridges.
For a high speed printer like IP3000, we can't expect a perfect printing quality especially when you print photos. Except the points the upstairs mentioned, i guess maybe it depends on ink quality. Which inks do you use for daily printing? OEM inks? compatibles? refilling?
I know one supplier who has started selling such cartridges without chips. There is a two-side adhesive tape on the chip location in order that the user could stick the OEM chips on compatibles. However, it's complicated and maybe some users are not willing to do this.