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anti-sasuke brigade · 2010-08-09, 01:19

i would like to know does the ink dry out in the printer if i dont use it for awhile, thanks in advance

jpwong · 2010-08-09, 03:09

What do you consider "a while"? Yes, the ink can eventually dry out, no idea how long it takes though (this is probably the reason ink jet cartridges have "sell by" dates on them for stores)

Finalage · 2010-08-09, 07:48

Ink Jets tend to dry out if you don't use the cartridges in about a month or two...but generally, if you don't use them in about a month, you might run into some problems. That is once they are open. If they are still in their air tight packages, about six months to a year.

Does that help you any?

SaintessHeart · 2010-08-09, 08:17

Buy those refillable custom cartridges. At least you can save money.

chikorita157 · 2010-08-09, 20:28

Even Toner have this problem if they are left in the machine and not used for a period of time. However, Toner can still stay if they are still sealed or you print a page every once in the while.

jpwong · 2010-08-10, 08:28

I'm pretty sure toner is dry to start with, so I don't think problems caused by not being used has anything to do with it drying out.

Finalage · 2010-08-10, 09:13

Toner does have drying problems, like stated above you, jpwong, only in this case, you'd have to worry about clogging and drying. A general rule would be that, if you don't plan on using it for more than a week or two, just print something, like a test page or something similar. You can check to see if it still works and calibrate it at the same time, two birds with one stone, or more.

jpwong · 2010-08-10, 21:28

Well, I'll take your word for it, I've never had any problems with my toner cartridges and I don't print for weeks at a time sometimes.

2010-08-09, 01:19	Link #1
anti-sasuke brigade Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Ink jet printers i would like to know does the ink dry out in the printer if i dont use it for awhile, thanks in advance

2010-08-09, 03:09	Link #2
jpwong Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004	What do you consider "a while"? Yes, the ink can eventually dry out, no idea how long it takes though (this is probably the reason ink jet cartridges have "sell by" dates on them for stores) __________________

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Finalage Member Author Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere in the dark recesses of my mind... Age: 33	Ink Jets tend to dry out if you don't use the cartridges in about a month or two...but generally, if you don't use them in about a month, you might run into some problems. That is once they are open. If they are still in their air tight packages, about six months to a year. Does that help you any? __________________

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jpwong Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004	I'm pretty sure toner is dry to start with, so I don't think problems caused by not being used has anything to do with it drying out. __________________

2010-08-10, 09:13	Link #7
Finalage Member Author Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere in the dark recesses of my mind... Age: 33	Toner does have drying problems, like stated above you, jpwong, only in this case, you'd have to worry about clogging and drying. A general rule would be that, if you don't plan on using it for more than a week or two, just print something, like a test page or something similar. You can check to see if it still works and calibrate it at the same time, two birds with one stone, or more. __________________

2010-08-10, 21:28	Link #8
jpwong Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004	Well, I'll take your word for it, I've never had any problems with my toner cartridges and I don't print for weeks at a time sometimes.