WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF THIS INK ?
754256
I don't really think it has a shelf life like eggs or milk. I've been using a set of these for about 2 years for 2 of my small printers and have not noticed any changes in the quality. Just shake it up a bit and refill your empty cartridges. I get longer life from the cartridges by injecting 1 or 2 cc's of isopropyl alcohol ahead of the ink every other refill. It keeps the print head cleaner and free of dried buildup.
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!
2008279
Don't have any unopened boxes at this point as I usually open them and take out teh ink wells and store them in a Tuuperware type plastic container. But I've kept ink well for over 6 months without any problem...
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?????????????
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)
243928
Each box of ink has its own expiration date. You should contact your seller for that information. I also recommend that you always buy ink that is in the original manufacturer's packaging.
1828263
Unopened it will last a long time. If the package is opened and ink cart has been used, you can store it if you put a piece of tape over the ink nozzle. You may have to run the cleaning process on the printer since the printer nozzles will dry up if the cart is unplugged.
1876849
The package for these units are well sealed. They are marked that they should be used within 6 months after the package is opened. There is no indication that this life span in in anyway connected with the Computer chip. i suspect that the warning may have more to do with the action of air on the ink. I have had no problem with age of these units and I have exceeded the 6 month time on my installed items So far I have had no problem with the Brother inks not working because of age.
1728282
I think the expiration date is on the packaging. It is not on the cartridge itself
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.
582584
There's not any expiration date. The cartridges are sealed until they are installed in the printer and they last until they are depleted.
1509868
I recommend buying Preton ink saver software. My cartridges last 2-3 longer then before.
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.
758656
This dye-based ink is much better than pigment-based inks. I've let mine sit 2 months without issue.
1187448
the expiration date is on the little cardboard box that you don't get with these, so it's a total guess. In there lies the "problem". Is this very old ink? Will it be more likely to clog the printhead?
2055136
You should see a date on the carton for the cartridge. As long as you do not break the seal on the package it should stay good.
2134929
I'm sorry, I bought this a long time ago. I don't remember the shelf life. It was well sealed, so I doubt additional sealing would help.