My old cartridge still has life in it so if I order a new one, I would let it unopened. Will the new one dry up if I let is sit?
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.
1962282
Don't buy it too early but I don't think it would dry. Don't open it like you said and it will be the same as when it sits in the warehouse shelves... I always do that too: buy it when it says it's low but then really wait that it stops printing to change it. Shake it up a little bit, it helps too.
1962283
No it will not Dry or get damage as long you keep it inside your office or house an a normal environment RegardsGreen World Recycling
1962284
I don't think so. I've ordered a new cartridge and kept it in the box, unopened, for 3 maybe 4 weeks before using it...never had a problem with the toner.
1962285
No it will not Dry or get damage as long you keep it inside your office or house an a normal environment Regards Green World Recycling
817159
try running a print head clean with a new cartridge, otherwise you may need a new print head
857176
Your printer will tell you which cartridge(s) needs replaced. And the other cartridges can be stored for later. ;)
1817575
I think you can squeeze more time out of them. It might not perform as good as if was a brand new cartridge, but still doing some good.
1704538
It should. And even if the ink shows it's expired, it should work just fine, just hit OK on the menu. I've been purchasing this cartridges for about 3 years and have never had a problem with them. Because I use black more than the color, my printer will sometimes say the color ones are expired and I should change the cartridge but I just hit the ok button and everything works fine. The ink, both black and color have always given great color for me.
1980977
It's anybody's guess. I purchased a 15 a few months ago and it went dry within 2 months. And that's with minimal printer use. Shaking it up hard seems to help. I was too lazy to try and get a new one again since it's from an individual seller and not a store.
26807
We use the larger capacity cartridge and have never had a problem with drying but we've not had them last more than about 3 or so years. I would also think you'd want to qualify any answers you receive as the environment in your workspace would definitely have an impact.
229901
As far as I know you can. There are kits you can buy and or have a vendor that specializes in doing that.They test the cartridge then load it then test it again. I only bought some refilled units back several years agobut I have not for quite awhile. Wish you the best.
1724821
It is dry, but you have to be careful cause it gets everywhere. Suggest filling cartridge outside and wearing a good pair of gloves that can be washed off or laundried
76311
Yes! I had some cartridges sitting around awhile and used the ink refill, it worked great. Just be careful not to scrape the bottom of your spare cartridges while sitting around or they're doomed. :(
475714
In my case, the expiration date was over a year ago. Since I don't use color much, I usually change the color cartridge every few years, so I imagine I will be changing this one much sooner, since some of its useful life was spent before I received it. I think if you get Amazon-fulfilled ink you are more likely to get fresh ink. Amazon was out of stock when I got mine from another vendor (on Amazon).
1931649
take out the cartridge and put in dishwasher..then on the cover there are directions on hot to run the fan to help dry it if your putting it back in wet.
51641
I have had issues with the remanufactured cartridges. Sometimes they are great, other times they don't last very long or don't work at all. I have gone back to using new as it is hit and miss.
1521487
you will need to replace the fuej cartridge when it is empty the pads you need to judge for your self when it looks like it is used up change it, these things are great.
1074542
The first time you purchase you need to buy the whole unit. After that you just buy the replacement cartridge...remove the used one from the housing and drop in the new one.
263059
The one that came with mine is still working strong. I don't print very much. But do know all cartridges will dry up if not used or shaken up periodically.
229899
As far as I know you can. There are kits you can buy and or have a vendor that specializes in doing that. They test the cartridge then load it then test it again. I only bought some refilled units back several years ago but I have not for quite awhile. Wish you the best.