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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Herbc on February 08, 2016, 03:48:27 pm

Title: Expiration date on Epson 3800 inks
Post by: Herbc on February 08, 2016, 03:48:27 pm

I was told by a dealer that inks still in the original boxes, sealed in the plastic envelope are no good after an expiration date.  My experience disputes that. Am I uninformed? 8)

Title: Re: Expiration date on Epson 3800 inks
Post by: BobShaw on February 08, 2016, 04:14:39 pm

No. There is another post on the same subject further down.

Title: Re: Expiration date on Epson 3800 inks
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 08, 2016, 05:11:45 pm

No. Your dealer just wants to sell more ink carts.

After running out of one ink several years ago in the middle of a print, having no spare, late on a Friday of a three-day weekend when I wouldn't be able to get a spare until Tuesday, I started keeping two complete sets of spares around.

I have used cartridges that were at least two or three years -- maybe more-- past date with no problem whatever. Even if the change is in the middle of a print, I can't see where the old cart ended and the new one started once the print is finished.

Title: Re: Expiration date on Epson 3800 inks
Post by: howardm on February 08, 2016, 06:14:54 pm

ditto.  I think I still have 1-2 2011 carts and they are fine.  Shake 'em up (gently) every now and then.

Title: Re: Expiration date on Epson 3800 inks
Post by: Herbc on February 08, 2016, 09:50:50 pm

thanks for the replies.  I normally print b/w and did not have a clue about color. 8)

Title: Re: Expiration date on Epson 3800 inks
Post by: iammikie on February 09, 2016, 07:45:16 am

I have recently used ink from 2010 and no issues, as mentioned just shake them up first