How long do the Lamy cartridges last? (I know this is hugely connected to how much you write but I'm looking for some idea.)
1715978
The Lamy cartridge lasts a little less than one month in my hand with constant use. My pack of 5-refill came on 5/22/13 and I am now using the 3rd cartridge. Hope this helps.
1715979
I am not entirely certain how long these cartridges last because, you are correct, it is dependent upon how much you write. This is also the first time I have used Lamy cartridges. Based on the fact that there are five to a box, if you use it every day, it could possibly last anywhere from 40 to 60 days per cartridge. I know that other cartridges for other pens I have used that is just about the amount of time they lasted.
1715980
Well depending on how much you write, they. Last half a month to a month ish. You do need to check and make sure you have a good connection between the cartridge nd the nib area or you will have a nice messy leak (personal experience) but other then that they re great.
1254944
They seem not to last long... however I'm not sure how long a full price, factory 200XL will last. I print b&w; coupons a lot online, along with regular documents. Have to replace every few months. At $8/3, I don't mind that much. I probably have to replace once every 2-3 months at regular amount of printing.
1764603
We use our printer a lot. The XL's have lasted over 7 months, approx. 8 months.
1489712
I used them for about 10 hours total and the only one that ran out of ink quickly was the black one. 5 hours into their use the black one was half full. Also the tip wears down depending how hard you press so keep it light.
1729809
Wish I had an answer for you, but I have yet to replace the cartridge. Really like this pen on my keychain, though, a convenience any number of times.
1996388
Sorry, I just bought this a few weeks ago, the printer is about 4 years old now. I have been printing daily with this cartridge and wanted to not have to deal with replacing it for a long time.
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.
726735
I'm johns wife and can answer for him. We use both these and a permanent fountain pen. These for the colour range and a good quality german one for everyday. We've never had an issue. It's up to what you can afford and what you want to do.
1520641
Hi Cynthia. At this point I'm still scribbling with them all. But from my estimate, I do believe they will last as long as a normal pen. Hope this helps.
1545647
I understand your concern, that was my concern when I bought these almost 2 years ago. These are fantastic! I have not had any issues with clogged heads or printing quality issues. I print here and there 10-15 pages/week average. I have refilled 2 of the color cartridges but the amount of ink the cartridge hold will last a very long time. Like I said in my first review I think the color quality is better than OEM Epson inks. Hope this helped, plus if you do have any questions Ink Owl is very quick to offer help to resolve the issue.
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.
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.
1912595
Ours have lasted more than a couple of months, but don't know exactly. We print daily 10 pps.
1041806
My Canon printer/scanner/copier ink cartridges last about 7 months. I would say my printing of color photos is probably low. Cartridge replacement packs (color & black) run about $45.
820548
I've had some sitting around for 6 months or better and did not notice any difference. They are vac sealed in plastic just like epson ink so I would venture to say more than a year if left unopened. I have ordered these twice and yet to have any issues other than my workhorse telling me using non epson cartridges may void your warranty which it's three years old so I don't care and am not paying 50.00 for a set of ink that lasts me a month. I've had one set in for about a month now and printed off a few color Manuals and see no difference in quality or anything like that. To me, they last longer too. I won't buy epson any longer and will be sticking with these from now on. I can't believe all the ink I got for the price! Amazing I paid about 10x for epson. The seller is great and I received it promptly and packaged well. I print off a lot of coupons and patterns for crochet and crafts I need in color and I haven't been dissapointed! I found an article on ehow and will be doing this, storing in the fridge! Also it said you can use a damp q-tip to reactivate if it crusts over. Here's the article: hope this helps!! Ehow on storage if inkjet ink: Store At or Below Room Temperature It is important to keep the cartridge cool as well as out of direct sunlight. Excessive heat will do exactly what direct sunlight would do. If the room or office has a constant temperature in the low 70s, that is fine, but anything higher will begin to dry out the cartridge. If there is no place dark and cool around, it is perfectly possibly to place the ink cartridge inside a refrigerator. This will be both dark and cold. However, make sure the product has enough time to warm up to room temperature before placing into the printer. The plastic will expand and contract in the cool to heat transfer, and putting it to immediate use could cause the cartridge to leak.
2137745
im sorry but i have used it n lasted for close to 500 pages and their are times it last for less than 300. not sure why. when im doing copies and/or printing to mail out to the members it seems as if at times it runs out quicker.. hope this helps..
689393
I don't know precisely how much ink these cartridges contain, but, they were shipped in new condition within manufacturer's suggested freshness dates and I am a graduate nursing student/writer. The cartridges will last on average for 2 months (for me). However, since I will print several hundred pages within that time frame, I would consider myself to be a high-volume user. I usually replace the cartridges twice a semester.