What is the expiration date of this cartridge? Is it in a new and unopened HP box?
762471
The cartridge is the "real deal"; arrived in an unopened HP box. I've already installed it, and honestly, I've used these cartridges for up to a year past their expiration dates and they still print as well as a new one.
762472
It was unopened - however had to eventually toss out. Had too many problems with this cartridge. Kept getting error message to check color cartridge. Went to Staples and bought one new one, and no more problems. I have a feeling these are either old cartridges, or refilled and sold as new!
560635
I don't know the age of the cartridge. The one I ordered is still working in my printer now (and it's not low yet). Mine came as shown, original HP product and packaging. I have never had problems with buying the orginal HP cartridges (only with remanufactured ones by other suppliers).
1806597
I never look at that. Besides, a cartridge can last a long time in a printer anyway. Its a genuine HP cartridge and works great.
1379909
Look in the blue rectangle on the bottom of the box, the top line there is the expiration date. Each cartridge has a different date.
564372
I do not have it. Sorry. Usually the expiration is once the seal on the cartridge has been broken. Additionally if it sits unused (as in weeks to months) it will dry before the expiration date.
130351
Foil-pack, no box, says 2006 on lower right corner of packaging where HP sometimes places expiration date. But on opening cartridge, date stamped on cartridge itself is 7/11/13.
1985098
The set of cartridges did not come with original packaging. I have no expiration date
1624388
It was genuine since it was in original HP packaging. Again the purchase was from a seller, not Amazon. It could have just been a defective cartridge.
1360234
as far as I know, it was new & came in an HP box. it didn't say it was a refurb. i don't know the warranty off hand; i'd have to look up the info.
41100
The last HP21 (original package) I purchased from Amazon.com had an expiration date of Dec. 2016. ron
1186705
I'd like to buy the same. Waiting for the seller answer. Are these expired HP ink cartridges??
1568727
On the back of the HP carton, in the lower right hand corner is the country of manufacture and the expiration date. You will not find this on the cheapie HP cartridges purchased from resellers. Those cartridges are past their expiration date and the HP carton is not allowed to be used. They have been removed from the original HP package and re-packaged. I recommend purchaseing directly from HP and use a discount code to reduce the cost.
447616
This date is when the printer will no longer print with this printhead. I once had one sitting on my shelf. It was still in the original HP package but it was past the expiration date. Even though it was fresh out of the package and in good shape, the printer refused to use it! This is why I will never buy an HP printer again!
1039587
The ones I bought expire 9/14, like others answered I have never found a problem with using any HP brand products and never pay attention to the expiration date.
232564
The expiration date on the packaging was April 2014. However, I have already installed the cartridge in my HP-3845 printer and it works fine.
368688
If there is a date, it'll be stamped somewhere on the box. If there isn't one then contact the seller or HP with your question. I'm not sure all of the boxes have dates. Also remember those dates don't necessarily mean the cartridge won't work. I've used some that were expired and they worked fine.
1980378
Not sure what you are asking. I have always had good luck with HP cartridges. Never noticed a date. But I would guess if the date is way off, send it back before opening it. If it is just a few months, you should be fine.