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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Mark20D on July 06, 2018, 11:37:09 am

Title: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark20D on July 06, 2018, 11:37:09 am
I' sending back my P800 under warranty for a problem with thumb print size head strikes on Epson Legacy paper.  Trouble shooting did not work out including use of wide platen gap.  Problem is intermittent and usually is only one spot per print.

I'm getting a replacement unit which will come with ink installed.  I was told I could keep the partially used cartridges.  What is the best method for storage?  Just put in a zip lock bag?  Nothing returned on a Google search...

Thank you!
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark D Segal on July 06, 2018, 11:45:11 am
Before putting them in your Ziplock bag it may be useful to put a small piece of masking tape over each ink outlet.
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark20D on July 06, 2018, 11:50:03 am
Thank you Mark!
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Garnick on July 06, 2018, 11:52:54 am
I' sending back my P800 under warranty for a problem with thumb print size head strikes on Epson Legacy paper.  Trouble shooting did not work out including use of wide platen gap.  Problem is intermittent and usually is only one spot per print.

I'm getting a replacement unit which will come with ink installed.  I was told I could keep the partially used cartridges.  What is the best method for storage?  Just put in a zip lock bag?  Nothing returned on a Google search...

Thank you!

HA!  As I was reading your post I was getting ready to reply with my suggestion.  However, after reading Mark Segal's reply all I can say is DITTO!  That's exactly what my advice would have been.

+ 1 for Mark S.

Gary
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark20D on July 06, 2018, 11:57:54 am
 :)
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Farmer on July 06, 2018, 09:29:04 pm
Keep that bag in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Wayne Fox on July 06, 2018, 11:26:46 pm
air tight zip lock bag with as much air out as you can. But personally I'd be worried about the adhesive on the tape. I think the bag is adequate, since most likely it won't be that long.
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark D Segal on July 06, 2018, 11:28:44 pm
Using masking tape the adhesive is no problem; I've done it many times. It's a just a precaution in case of leakage.
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: enduser on July 07, 2018, 09:55:12 pm
If the new printer comes with unused carts then load up the used ones and use them first and finally use the new ones.  If the new ones are already installed, then the advice given is best.
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark20D on July 09, 2018, 02:46:36 pm
Thanks to all for your reply.  Epson sent the refurbished replacement overnight with a full set of 80 ml ink.  Nice!  Sadly, the manual feed tray is broken on the replacement and stays stuck open!  Not so nice!  Looks like this will be an exercise in substituting one problem for another...
Title: Re: Storage of partially used Epson P800 ink cartidges
Post by: Mark D Segal on July 09, 2018, 02:56:22 pm
It happens - they're usually pretty good about taking back damaged goods - and replacing them.