Is each cartridge packed separately in a vacuum-sealed pack ? Also, is there a shelf-life of these cartridges i should know about ?
2073986
No; set of four cartridges sealed in plastic bag. Ask manufacturer about shelf-life
2073987
Each cartridge is wrapped individually. I don't know about shelf life. I have had absolutely no problem with these cartridges and they've saved me beaucoup $$$$.
176246
on the bottom of the box there is an expiration or best before date. frequency of use will help determine whether you will be using completely the new cartridge. i always buy the double black, for instance, and when i put in the second one, i buy a new box. i have never had a problem.
1733704
As best as I can figure, ink & label tape are shared within each cartridge pack. I can't find definitive reference either. Just searched Google too. Hmmmm...
1640569
It does come with the cartridges. I have heard they are not replaceable though, so apparently you throw it all away once it no longer filters well. I keep mine in a ziploc bag when not in use to keep it from wearing out. The resealable bag it comes in is pretty flimsy.
1040686
Yes, you get one of each cartridge in the box. Just got my printer (Christmas present) so I don't know how long they last.
682350
I also received original cartridges and had no problems at all. Although when I went to reorder they were not available directly from Amazon but only via a 3rd party reseller, so maybe that is what happened to the other customer. Also the other thing I would say is to check the prices of the individual cartridges as I have found that you are better buying separately.
1128885
They are indeed pre-filled, and I would suggest stocking up (re:low price) especially for high usage home office like I have. Each cartridge lasts about one to two months.
1615113
I didn't see any indication that it were refilled cartridges. I believe they are new. Work fine for me.
2065575
The cartridges are in the original packaging. Expiration date for one is Nov 15 the other Dec 15! I have no idea what your dates will be.
57820
My opinion....since they are laser cartridges and use a powder, not liquid ink.....as long as they stay dry, low humidity....they should have very long shelf life.....6-8 years.
62616
They come in vacuum sealed individual packages, I cannot find any information on shelf life.
582584
There's not any expiration date. The cartridges are sealed until they are installed in the printer and they last until they are depleted.
1447742
There is no expiration date because the cartridges are vacuum sealed and aren't exposed to the atmosphere until you unseal the package.
51638
To the best of my knowledge, they are simply used cartridge containers refilled. Like one respondent commented, sometimes they work well, sometimes not at all. I used to get my new cartridges refilled when they ran dry at a local store that did refills -- no waiting for them to be mailed and no shipping cost and they were inexpensive compared to new. The store stopped doing the refills -- no profit in it for them. I just search locally for the best price for new -- no bad cartridges to frustrate me and money lost in the process. I will say, however, every now and then (if I'm feeling lucky), I may buy them online. Hope this helps. To the best of my knowledge, they are simply used cartridge containers refilled. Like one respondent commented, sometimes they work well, sometimes not at all. I used to get my new cartridges refilled when they ran dry at a local store that did refills -- no waiting for them to be mailed and no shipping cost and they were inexpensive compared to new. The store stopped doing the refills -- no profit in it for them. I just search locally for the best price for new -- no bad cartridges to frustrate me and money lost in the process. I will say, however, every now and then (if I'm feeling... » Read More To the best of my knowledge, they are simply used cartridge containers refilled. Like one respondent commented, sometimes they work well, sometimes not at all. I used to get my new cartridges refilled when they ran dry at a local store that did refills -- no waiting for them to be mailed and no shipping cost and they were inexpensive compared to new. The store stopped doing the refills -- no profit in it for them. I just search locally for the best price for new -- no bad cartridges to frustrate me and money lost in the process. I will say, however, every now and then (if I'm feeling lucky), I may buy them online. Hope this helps. « Show Less
817439
Yes. The cartridges I received were original Bother Cartridges in full retail packaging. They worked quite well.
433128
Don't know exactly, but they last a long time, even after it says the cartridge is low.
2048216
Didn't realize ink cartridges had expiration dates. The cartridges I ordered arrived tightly sealed in a foil-type envelope so I would estimate the cartridges would last an extremely long time.