Is there an expiration date for the product? How long will the ink+paper be useable when unopened, and when the set is opened?
1725735
Apparently not. I just used up a set (KP-36IP) that I opened more than 10 years ago. I don't see any difference in print quality between this and the new set I just bought. You may want to keep paper away from dust.
1725736
I've never had any problem. Sometimes it has been years and all works well.
1725737
I am sure there is a shelf life, but the only date I saw on the packaging was a production date. This large package of Canon Selphy Ink and paper has smaller inside wrapped pkgs of film cartridges and paper. You are not opening 1 large bag of cartridges and paper.
1725738
This printer does not use liquid ink, but rather a solid coating on a plastic film carrier. There's nothing to dry out, so your supplies should be good for quite a long time.
1725739
I was sent 2 boxes that were already 5 months expired. Not taking a chance with it, returning them both. Disappointing that AMAZON would send out expired product.
1725740
There's only a date of manufacture on the box. No sign of an expiration date. My experience is that good prints can be made over a year after the package is opened. True shelf life may depend on storage conditions. Probably should ask Canon.
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!
1917826
I don't know if they have expiration dates, per se.... Sometimes when you put in a new cartridge, you have to run your print cleaner to make the cartridge color come out clean and clear
366017
I have never paid attention to the expiration dates on ink. I didn't even know there was such a thing. Guess I will pay attention now.
1173126
The expiration date is different on every single ink cartridge package. It depends on when it was manufacturered.
371022
Sorry, can't help you. My expiration was only a couple of months old & the ink was still good. Guess we all need to start asking before we purchase?????????????
676626
I bought the packets which do not have the towelettes, and they expire in just under 2 years in my case (from the date of purchase). I suspect that they should last longer than that, but it will of course depend on how long they were sitting on the shelf before purchase.
2062183
Well...an ink container lasts me about six months, but I don't print that much. I think you could google this and find out how many one-page documents one container can print.
245456
I'm guessing that there will be a different expiration date for each set of ink cartridges. They'll still work long after the expiration date. My printer (Photosmart C5140) tells me every time I power it on that my cartridge has expired but doesn't keep me from using it. I think its been expired for a year now. It just lets me know that they might not honor the warranty if I use expired ink.
1823027
they are not expiration dates, they are warranty end dates. And they are in date. However, Epson's are not the best ink and sometimes if not stored properly they will dry up. They are not refills, and i guarantee they will function properly.
853129
Gobby,I have never heard there is an expiration date for those kind of items. I have owned Brother printers for years and never had a problem with them - except when super storm Sandy took my color laser printer :-(But I quickly purchased another one, a monochrome this time because of my budget. The high yield toner last me over a year with no problems.
581663
Wish I could help; I used the Cartridges right after I received them and did not notice the Expiration Date, except that the ink was fresh.
2072412
The expiration date is smudged; it could be October of 2013 or October of 2018 - I cannot read it. If it expires in 2013 I will probably have plenty left and will just continue to use it until it is finished.
41103
Hello, thank you for the question. The expiration box on that item is Jul 2016. If you have any more question, please don't hesitate to ask, or just visit Priceless Ink & Toner (www.priceless-inkjet.com)
2134590
Sorry, I didn't even check that. They worked fine. The printer has since died so I won't be able to know how long the ink lasts either.
1177107
Usually, there is an expiration date on the box, e.g. I just bought a package of 4 ink cartridges (1 black XL, 1 each Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow) to hold for when I need them, and on the box is an expiration date of "Nov. 2015." That gives me approximately 19 months. But you can be sure I'll use them well before that date.
1728281
Because the cartridges are sealed with a piece of tape and hermetically sealed in a plastic cup I would think as long as you store them in a cool dark place there shouldn't be a problem. The sealed cups have printing on them but not an expiration date,I've stored them for months without problems- and I live in the high desert.