What happens to your printer if you use expired ink?

@ddaguno (3107)
Philippines
June 29, 2010 7:28am CST
We found a pile of inks for our inkjet printer in the storage room. All of them are unused but expired. Do you know if my printer will get damaged if I still use them?
3 responses
consultrainer
@consultrainer (4991)
• India
29 Jun 10
i have once tried the same.. but, got my ink-jet printer get jammed with the dried out ink, ... it was because, I have insisted on the CLEAN the NOZZLES option of the EPSON printer. now, I am using laser HP.. hope you have not spoiled the printer once and for all.. .. just my opinion, from my experience.
edwardjoy2000
@edwardjoy2000 (2386)
• United Arab Emirates
29 Jun 10
you are right. the ink will dry if not stored in a right way. But if stored in a cool and dry place it should be ok.
consultrainer
@consultrainer (4991)
• India
29 Jun 10
well, friend.. edward joy .. will you please tell me how to take care of the laser jet printer catridges? ... please?
consultrainer
@consultrainer (4991)
• India
29 Jun 10
now I SEE.. how foolish of me.. I think, i have BROKEN the sensitive NOZZLE of my printer, when I forced it to such suction of dried ink.
incus99
@incus99 (1083)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
well printer inks hardens with time.. i think it won't just print..
ddaguno
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
I think I shouldn't use it anymore. I might end up spending a lot more if damage the printer.
edwardjoy2000
@edwardjoy2000 (2386)
• United Arab Emirates
29 Jun 10
No. Even if the date is expired it could be used upto a certain time, say three months. An expired date is given to indicate that the quality will be deteriorated if used after that date.
consultrainer
@consultrainer (4991)
• India
29 Jun 10
the magic is to store it properly.. that is what I HAVE learnt. thanks for sharing the information.