pomtzu
07-10-2012, 10:39 AM
Does anyone know how to extend the shelf life of an unopened ink cartridge?
I recently bought new cartridges (color & black) for my printer from a company on Amazon. I was hesitant about buying reconditioned ones, but that's the majority of what Amazon handles anyway. I found a company that got rave reviews for the most part, and bought a package of 4 - 2 each of color & black - in the large ink capacity size - for $16 plus change - and free shipping on all orders from them too. That price is about what I pay for one new regular size black one at Staples or Best Buy. This company says they have a shelf life of 2 years, but I probably won't even use one set in that time, since I really don't print that much. Even if the 2nd set dries up before I get to use it, I still got a great price.
So - any ideas on a way to extend the life of the 2nd set - other than just leaving them unopened in the sealed packaging?
I recently bought new cartridges (color & black) for my printer from a company on Amazon. I was hesitant about buying reconditioned ones, but that's the majority of what Amazon handles anyway. I found a company that got rave reviews for the most part, and bought a package of 4 - 2 each of color & black - in the large ink capacity size - for $16 plus change - and free shipping on all orders from them too. That price is about what I pay for one new regular size black one at Staples or Best Buy. This company says they have a shelf life of 2 years, but I probably won't even use one set in that time, since I really don't print that much. Even if the 2nd set dries up before I get to use it, I still got a great price.
So - any ideas on a way to extend the life of the 2nd set - other than just leaving them unopened in the sealed packaging?