Does using compatible or refillable ink cartridges contribute to the 5b00 error on the MP287?

While using compatible or refillable ink cartridges does not directly cause the waste ink absorber to fill faster, they can indirectly contribute to it. Lower quality compatible inks or improperly refilled cartridges may sometimes lead to more frequent print head clogs. More clogs mean more print head cleaning cycles are needed, which in turn uses more ink and directs more waste ink to the absorber pad, thus accelerating the accumulation of waste ink and potentially triggering the 5b00 error sooner.