what is the longevity of the ink once put in the printer if one does not print often?
1584465
So far, over a year. Most print is black and have changed that one, but color ones have been in over a year and still perform when needed.
1584466
That would depend on how much you print. Ink cartridges have a shelf life of a year or more depending on how you care for them. If it is exposed to high heat, sun, or cold conditions it won't last as long. I can tell you that I print a lot of color on a daily basis and my toner lasted a month and a half, and I was shocked. The other printers I have had in the past burned through ink, This Brother is amazing as it is ink efficient.
1909620
I have it for about a year and don't have any problems. I am not a heavy user though. Some times I don't use the printer for a couple of weeks. But when I use it after that gap, it prints fine. I have not kept track of the total pages I have printed.
263057
I suppose if I don't use it often it would dry out. I actually don't fax very often so I will find out when I try it again. The cartridge that isn't open yet is probably fine till I open it.
758655
If it is well sealed (has proper plugs if refilled), and used approximately every two weeks printing low volumes. It will last for 6 mths to 9 mths. DO NOT leave the printer not printing for long periods of time, it will clog the heads. Print a page or two every week to keep the heads lubricated.
1378131
If they are not unsealed they will last probably forever but after they are in the printer I am sure they tend to dry out as any liquid does when exposed to the air. So far my ink has lasted an average length of time and I am in the dry air of Tucson, AZ. Probably depends on your location to determine the speed of drying time.
1799740
It depends on when you buy it and from who. The ink usually lasts for 2 years. Most of the cartridges I buy don't expire at least 1 year from when I get them, sometimes 2 years! It might be problematic if you don't print a whole lot like me, but I never have to throw them away with old ink inside. Hope that helps!
2126939
there's a piece of plastic that covers where the ink comes out and isn't punctured until you stick it into the ink slot in your printer so it should last for quite a while.
1240209
It depends on what you are printing. It is twice the ink as the standard cartridge, so it will last you twice as long. ;-)
209858
The printer has 4 large ink tanks. Mine have lasted well over a year with heavy usage.
2130222
I don't know, sorry. I always have a set of inks for when one runs out.BTW When not in use, this printer doesn't drain ink anywhere near as much as all the other printers I've owned.
399785
I don't use the printer everyday but the tanks are pretty full of ink so I am assuming they should last for a while. They look pretty cheap quality but you cannot beat the price. Best buy sells one tank for 20 bucks.
126596
I have purchased this ink twice. I have no problem with it in my HP All-in-one printer. When printing pictures I notice you have to let the ink dry for a minute or two or it will smear. It lasts as long as the expensive one.
1244111
That is a hard question. I can tell you it last forever. I have printed and printed and printed hundreds of sheets. You will be surprised.
1203227
I do quite a bit of large print printing; I would say that they lasted me close to a year. I use my printer for only personal, not professional printing.
955607
While I don't have this exact printer I have an older model the PM200 which I use in my photo booths, I get at least 100 prints out of a pack of ink and that is with nonstop usage at an event. I will say this. If you don't print on a regular basis it might be a waste of money. If you let the printer sit for a while with no printing this ink dries of very quickly.
1920365
My black ink lasted 4 months before I ran out. and I printed approximately 600 pages. My Brother model has a ink saver mode which I use unless I want a very bold print.
1980977
It's anybody's guess. I purchased a 15 a few months ago and it went dry within 2 months. And that's with minimal printer use. Shaking it up hard seems to help. I was too lazy to try and get a new one again since it's from an individual seller and not a store.