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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Oldfox on March 01, 2012, 04:26:52 am

Title: Epson 3800 and outdated cartridge
Post by: Oldfox on March 01, 2012, 04:26:52 am

I have a cyan 3800 cartridge (T5802) which have a date 06.2010.

Is ok to use it? Any risks?

Title: Re: Epson 3800 and outdated cartridge
Post by: Dahlmann on March 01, 2012, 04:39:27 am

it's going to explod....




/D

Title: Re: Epson 3800 and outdated cartridge
Post by: Farmer on March 01, 2012, 05:48:19 am

If it has been kept out of direct sunlight, in the box, and not subject to extreme temperatures, it is most likely fine to use.

Title: Re: Epson 3800 and outdated cartridge
Post by: Rhossydd on March 01, 2012, 05:48:28 am

I've not yet read of any problems with longevity of 38xx inks in printers, so it should be fine. Just make sure you give the cart a shake to redistribute the pigment before you install it.

Title: Re: Epson 3800 and outdated cartridge
Post by: Ken Bennett on March 01, 2012, 07:17:48 am

I think every cart in my 3800 is at least that far out of date. They all work fine.

Gently turn it 360 degrees for a few minutes before installing.

Title: Re: Epson 3800 and outdated cartridge
Post by: KenBabcock on March 01, 2012, 12:07:47 pm

Don't vigorously shake the cartridge.  Gentle rocking back and forth a few times to agitate the settled pigment is what you want to do before installing it.