Just like any industry where quality matters, printer inks and toners have been targeted by counterfeiters. These badly-made cartridges are made to look like the real thing then illegally sold under brand names - catching some people out.
Counterfeit cartridges are most commonly sold online. Often, these sites will appear in internet searches for printer ink and toner, advertising cheap or discounted Brother products. They may even use the Brother brand name in their web address. You’ll also find counterfeiters popping up on popular auction and classified listings sites too.
As you'd expect, the quality of counterfeit ink and toner is very poor. In fact, because these cartridges often leak they can cause irreparable damage to your machine. Counterfeit cartridges can damage the environment too. Production is a complicated process involving substances that can be harmful if not treated carefully. While Brother protects the planet through our commitment to Brother Earth and industry standards like Blue Angel, counterfeiters are unscrupulous and completely unregulated.
