How to Store Partly Used Printer Ink Cartridges

Inkjet cartridges will typically last for a long time if they are properly stored. HP ink cartridges have a long shelf-life, and guarantee that the cartridges will work until the end-of-warranty date, printed on the bottom of the cartridge. By properly storing and maintaining your HP ink cartridges, you can make sure that your cartridge will be...

Ink cartridges are expensive. You buy them when you need them or when they are on sale. You've recently purchased an ink cartridge, but after removing the cartridge's protective tape, you realize that you got the wrong color. You wonder how you can store and preserve this open printer ink cartridge until you need to use it. Luckily, you don't need...

Taking care of printer cartridges saves money by helping to prevent ink from drying out and prolonging the life of the cartridges. Regardless of the type, shape or brand of the printer ink cartridge, the basics of optimum storage will help to prevent damage to the cartridge. Refilling cartridges provides an option for saving money and reducing...

Inkjet printers have been around for a while now, but the popularity of digital cameras has made them almost a requirement for a modern home PC set up. However, there's a growing feeling among inkjet printer owners that while printers themselves are cheap, the prices of inkjet cartridges are kept artificially elevated. Is there any truth to this belief? After taking a look at the numbers, I think that there is. But the problem goes way beyond genuine cartridges.

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