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07-15-2008, 05:20 PM
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Will it harm a printer to use ink cartridges which are past the expiration date?
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07-15-2008, 06:11 PM
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I think the biggest problem might be that the ink is dried out and not work at all - but it could be thick or gummy and that might cause a problem.
i have "rescued" a couple printers & old ink cartridges by cleaning the areas I could reach with alcohol & q tips and clean off the cartridge tip. If it's still sealed shake cartridge and see if it makes noise or not Basically I guess it depends on how expensive, old or new the printer is and if you feel comfortable cleaning it if it does gunk it up?
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07-15-2008, 06:34 PM
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I think maybe I'd better be safe than sorry. It's quite a bit beyond the expiration date, and it was a freebie from someone who no longer uses that kind. Thank you!!
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Expired ink cartridges?
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