Storing Epson Ultrachrome HDR ink

[bellimages]

From what an Epson tech tell me, cartridges can be removed from an Epson 700/9900 and stored. Hopefully this is correct.

Beyond this, I have several sets of Ultrachrome HDR ink .... enough to last me well beyond its shelf life. Would I be better off selling what I won't be able to use. If it lasts well beyond its shelf life, I could keep it. Where might I find that out?

I'm curious .... could I prolong its lifespan by refrigerating it? Back in the days of roll film, we always stored it in the frig. Ink may be different, since it suspends particles of pigment in liquid.

[langier]

IMO, cool, dark place is where to keep your ink. I wouldn't want to even think of putting it in a fridge.

Though the years with my Epson printers, I've even had ink in one printer for more than 2 years without problems. Simply remove the cart and shake it to mix it up to be on the safe side.

I've had other ink given to me that's been a year or two out of date. I simply shaked it and there seemed to be no difference on the prints.

My current Epson, a 9900, came with several nearly-empty carts, replaced during a cleaning cycle, a few as old as 2009. I noticed no problems other than a 150ml cart having just 1% left according to the panel and then printing lots of 24x36 canvas prints before needing to be changed.

Of course, your results may vary.

[Rhossydd]

I've kept Ultrachrome ink well beyond it's quoted shelf life without any problems, both unopened carts stored in a drawer and part used sitting in printers.
Just follow Epson's advice and give the carts a gentle shake after periods of extended unuse.

I wouldn't bother refrigerating it, I would have guessed that keeping it away from significant temperature variations is more important.