storage of refiling ink Ink and Toner Refill Help Instructions Forum

kevin · Joined: 17 Jul 2005 Posts: 1

"i want to know the best way to store the ink so that it maintains its best quality.

another thing i want to know is what would be the best use of the ink you recover when you empty it for refilling.

and another thing is ive heard of this technique of dipping the print head in hot water which is 60 degrees celsius and i wanted to know the best way of maintaning it at that or at least allow to lose 15 degrees. please reply a.s.a.p.i havent received a reply to my last question of getting refilling instructions.
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inkgirl · Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Posts: 393

The shelf life of an unopened bottle is approximately 3 years. Once a bottle has been opened, the shelf life is only about 1 year. In order to achieve this optimal shelf life, the ink should be stored in an airtight container and not exposed to direct sunlight or any type of UV light.

Dipping a printhead in hot water is suggested only in emergencies. I would not recommend that more than once. A better way of keeping a printhead in proper working order is to use cartridge and printhead cleaner found at www.inkfilling.com