ink storage

I can't speak for specialty inks, such as pigmented, dye sub, etc.

In the case of Epson printer dye inks, they last for years beyond the
expiry date, especially if they are kept in the aluminum coated vacuum
sealed wrapper. The ink I've been buying has a 2 year expiry date on it
(non-Epson). I am still using Epson cartridges I have left which say
1998-99 on them without difficulty. I would not suggest buying
cartridges that come without a quality aluminized vacuum wrapper, however.

Art

Robert Feinman wrote:
Quality inks are marked with an expiration date, usually about a year.
Unless you are getting a very good price, it's probably not a good idea
to stockpile too many.


wrote:

I'm not sure if I'm going to do this but wonder if I bought some inks
for my inkjet printers before actually needing them and store them at
home on my desk for 4-6 months, could this be a problem using them
then (left in their original packaging when in storage) ? Is there
any special requirements such as humidity, temperature, etc.. ?
Same question for a Laserjet 4 toner cartridge ?