Is there a best before date on the package? I was planning to buy a few boxes with my printer. How long does it keep unopened?
2008279
Don't have any unopened boxes at this point as I usually open them and take out teh ink wells and store them in a Tuuperware type plastic container. But I've kept ink well for over 6 months without any problem...
2008280
There is no best before date. Haven't opened mine yet, but see no reason that they should be any different than the singles in the store
2008281
There is no date code of any kind on the box that I have..Curious about this myself
853129
Gobby,I have never heard there is an expiration date for those kind of items. I have owned Brother printers for years and never had a problem with them - except when super storm Sandy took my color laser printer :-(But I quickly purchased another one, a monochrome this time because of my budget. The high yield toner last me over a year with no problems.
160050
The expiration date is stamped on the outside of the cartridge.Also some cartridges have a date coded chip inside and if it expired, it wil not allow the printer to print, until you put a new un-expired ink cartridge in.
1187448
the expiration date is on the little cardboard box that you don't get with these, so it's a total guess. In there lies the "problem". Is this very old ink? Will it be more likely to clog the printhead?
1085798
i have already discarded the box; however. i make it a habit when i order pills to check the expiration date. i know this arrived within the date and was not near expiration
896943
I bought my HL-2230 in 2012, and I'm still using the same original toner cartridge. Obviously, I don't print very much, but the point is that it has lasted about 2 years, so a sealed package should last for quite a while.
447618
I just got one that had an expiration of 2012... I would look to another seller for this... as the current seller PCNPRINT is selling expired print heads as if they were new (i.e. at retail prices).
243929
On original HP packages, There is no expiration date. This is what is on the package. "Protective package. Keep sealed until ready to use."
1187454
I have open cartridges several times over the past year and have had no problems . I am careful to shake the cartridges as suggested. Since I have almost two full sets not used yet, I hope the expiration date is several years and I expect it to be if cartridges remain sealed inside the plastic wrap..
11162
Can not locate date without opening package, sorry - I have had good success with these cartridges - hopes that helps
447616
This date is when the printer will no longer print with this printhead. I once had one sitting on my shelf. It was still in the original HP package but it was past the expiration date. Even though it was fresh out of the package and in good shape, the printer refused to use it! This is why I will never buy an HP printer again!
244472
There is not a use before date.The date on the package is a manufacture date.... most of which are quite old.... when purchasing on line and less expensive prices.These toner cartridges are usually good for ever? Unless they have been stored in excessive heat. Then they might become defective.Hopefully they will be the newer mfg dates such as the black box style is representative of.
349497
I asssume the expiration date of the cartridge is as medicines. If you keep your cartridge sealed until you are ready to use there is no problema at all. I´ve seen the dates but always used before expiration date.
1962281
I had a similar experience once. My printer showed that my toner was getting low so I ordered a cartridge but did not need to do the actual replacement for about 2-3 months. It worked perfectly when I installed it without any loss of print quality. I had stored in in a cool place, unopened. This is just my experience, I don't know what Brother recommends as optimal storage time.
1535701
I haven't received my new order, but checked the last one that's now gone & I'm replacing. Expiration date is at least a year and a half. I would't worry too much about that, but I wouldn't order till I see the low ink message on the printer. That way your replacement's fresh enough for a year or more.
167644
You will not know until you receive the packages. If you order from a decent seller, it will be at least 1 year later, possibly 2 years later. The ink dries, so they cannot be stored for indefinite amount of time.
723014
I've never seen a date on the cartridge. I would assume it is the date of your order. The box refers to: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/contine/pubs/buspubs/warranty.htm I hope that helps