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If an ink cartridge is sealed in original packaging and is also stored in a cool and dry place, then it should last up to three years (in the case of Cartridge People Compatible Own Brand cartridges). Read on for best practices on how to extend the lifespan of your ink cartridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Affects the Lifespan of an Ink Cartridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The following factors can all impact how long you can expect your ink cartridges to last:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether a cartridge is sealed or open is the most important factor. Because of the reduced amount of air reaching the cartridge itself when sealed, the likelihood of the printer ink drying up is greatly reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are lots of other factors that can affect the lifespan of a cartridge. These include printer clean cycles, saturation and cleanings, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The page life or page yield can be found on product pages for ink and toner cartridges. This number is based on lab tests that have been carried out following ISO standards. For more information, see our printing glossary<\/a>. These tests have been based on 5% coverage of an A4 page and page coverage<\/a> will greatly affect page yield. Printing complex images with colour ink cartridges regularly will also use more ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re wondering how long does printer toner last comparatively, page yields are generally a lot higher with toner cartridges. This is the one of the main differences between inkjet and laser printers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Storing ink cartridges properly is important in terms of enabling you to print for longer. The best way to store ink cartridges is to place them in a cool and dry location. If you store them upright, (as it would normally be placed in your printer), the ink can then settle. Any air in the cartridge will rise to the top, allowing the ink to flow freely without air bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the shipping process, the cartridges may have been moved a lot. This allows air at the top of the cartridge to settle at the bottom of the cartridge instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you try to install the cartridge immediately after receiving it and have issues with the print quality, leave it overnight before printing again. The ink may need to settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of how to store printer ink cartridges when not in use, place them in a sealable bag if you know that your printer won\u2019t be used for an extended period of time. This is to avoid the ink drying up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some tips for prolonging the lifespan of your ink cartridges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use different fonts \u2013 opting for a smaller font will increase the amount of text you can fit on a page and also reduce the amount of ink and paper needed for your prints. This can be especially helpful when printing text heavy documents. Also, different styles of fonts can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Print preview \u2013 by making use of the print preview feature to check over your print, you\u2019ll avoid unnecessary repeated printouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resolution and image size \u2013 larger image resolutions and sizes will increase the amount of ink used. So, it makes sense that reducing both of these will also reduce the amount of ink used, allowing your ink cartridges to last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ignore the low ink warning \u2013 not completely but check your print quality to ensure prints are still good quality after you see this message. Replace the ink cartridges when your printouts are visibly affected by the lack of ink. Here at Cartridge People, you can also download our printer test pages<\/a> to see the quality of your printouts. Once you see this warning though, keep a new cartridge ready so that you can replace the used one when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning: Never let an ink cartridge run dry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst ink cartridges can dry out, they shouldn\u2019t do if you print regularly and follow best practices for storage. Proper maintenance and storage of ink cartridges is necessary to avoid wasting printer ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Cartridge People, we carry an incredibly varied amount of office products – everything from tea and coffee<\/a> to dollies and skates<\/a>. Our bread and butter, however, is toner and ink products. We are the largest provider of printing products in the UK. So, whether you’re looking for Xerox printer cartridges<\/a>, Canon ink<\/a> or ink cartridges for Epson printers<\/a>, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Cartridge People.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Does printer ink dry out? Find out how to look after ink cartridges to avoid them drying out. We\u2019ll also go over the best practices for storing ink cartridges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12704,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[9,10],"class_list":["post-9056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-featured","tag-handy-guide"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Store Ink Cartridges<\/h2>\n\n\n
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