How many months will the cartridges last in a printer before drying out? Expecting low volume, will they dry out before I use them up?
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I own the Pro-100 but I haven't used it very much because the black is not working. I just found out today with a paid computer guy that even after cleaning twice and nozzle checks it will not work. So in answer to your question I don't really know. I would run it at least once a month. I would contact canon support for the answer. Your welcome, John
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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.
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This dye-based ink is much better than pigment-based inks. I've let mine sit 2 months without issue.
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Not sure how long they last actually. The original cartridges had a page count of about 1400, but often originals have a lower fill ("starter" cartridges). I only replaced the black and have the others as spares. I have had much better luck with laser printers, over inkjets due to the reliability. Ink cartridges always seemed to have dried out way before being used up.
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Based on my experience, I would suggest throwing these away and get some other cartridges with better reviews. It's probably only a matter of time before the color cartridges start clogging your print nozzles. In my case it took new cartridges and several head cleanings to restore the printer.
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I'm not able to answer your question at this time . I only started using the cartridges very recently. I can tell you that up to this point the product is brand worthy and I have been satisfied. Hope this is of some assistance.
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It takes me about a year to go through the entire pack. I've had no issue with any of the cartridges drying out.
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We use the larger capacity cartridge and have never had a problem with drying but we've not had them last more than about 3 or so years. I would also think you'd want to qualify any answers you receive as the environment in your workspace would definitely have an impact.
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If you're asking if the ink dries out before you use it up... I don't use the ink saver mode & I don't print nearly as much as you do and I've never had the ink dry up. I don't change the ink when it says I'm running low - I wait until it tells me I'm out of that color. I only replace the color ink that has run completely out.
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Karen, I'm sorry I can't give you an exact date because I have thrown away the boxes since I installed my cartridges. I can tell you that I'm almost sure that you are good for at least a year.
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The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per... » Read More The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. « Show Less
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Well the only problem I have had with the cartridges when I load them in the printer says there expired. But the massage goes away and they work fine . And the printer doesn't say they are out of ink until they are fully empty.
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As far as I can tell, I got these 25 May 2013. I posted my review 27 June 2013, and if memory serves, I installed two of the color cartridges not long before that, so at the time of installation I had probably had them about a month. I have no complaints. I would assume since they sell quite a few in a package, they don't expect them to dry up very quickly, and I believe I saw that they come with a 1-year guarantee. Hope this helps.
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Yes, they are starter cartridges so they don't last long. If you put electrical tape on the clear window of the cartridge to block the printers ability to see the ink it will last longer.
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These cartridges(amongst most ink cartridges) will have a shelf life of 2 years. We hope this was helpful. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you. - Northland Wholesale
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I think that mostly depends on wheter you print alot or not. i do average printing - 20 sheets a week and the ink toner has lasted about 7 months on average
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I am not sure the shelf life all raped up I would not trust to be more then 6 months. I know they don't last longh after you install them even if you don't print anyting.
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To my knowledge, toner will remain usable for a very long time, assuming there are no drastic changes in humidity where the printer is located. My first cartridge lasted 9 months with infrequent use.
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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.