Question : toner cartridge (HP58 Photo) dated 12/2004 - is it still good?
any ideas if a photo cartridge dated 12/2004 would affect the quality of prints?
- asked by rmx
All Answers:
Answer #1
If it's still sealed it's good. Otherwise it's probably dry by now.
- answered by WWG
Answer #2
depends how it's been stored really. if its dusty and stuff
- answered by webspot_co_uk
Answer #3
it still should be good. try shaking it. if you can hear the liquid then it
should work, if not then it's probably dried up. I don't think it will effect
the quality of the pictures.
- answered by Jaime J
Answer #4
Most places will not take cartridges back, so you may as well give it a whirl
and print. Installing an expired cartridge will not damage your printer. The
worst that will happen is that the electronics on the cartridge will no long
work, or the ink will be lacking in quality
- answered by smedrik
Answer #5
If I had to guess I would say no, but it does depend on how it's been stored.
HP cartridges will still work a while after their expiration date, but
eventually they are guaranteed to dry out. Dab the cartridge on a wet paper
towel and see if any ink appears on it. If it does, put it in the machine and
run the cleaning utilities a couple times. An old cartridge will definitely
affect the quality of the prints because it will not be dispensing the proper
amount of ink due to blocked nozzles.You can also try soaking your cartridge,
which works for dried out cartridges. Put the copper portion in a little bit of
warm water and wait for the ink to flow out.
- answered by Larry B. Scott
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