How to make sure dye sublimation ink still safe to use after long term storage? Sometimes, when sublimation ink is stored for a while, despite all good intentions and attempts for preservation, there may be an issue with a particular cartridge. You cannot just insert any ink cartridge from storage into your printer and start printing without testing it first, as this can not only waste your ink, it can also seriously damage your printer.
You should follow these steps before rendering an sublimation ink useable:
- Unseal the ink cartridge and wipe off any dust and debris.
- Check to make sure that there isn’t any ink spilling out.
- Ensure that print head remains moist by wiping across it with a dry tissue.
- Check the contact terminals to make sure are appearing the way they should.
- Insert the ink cartridge into your printer and run a test page for quality assurance.
How to protect sublimation ink cartridges?
1. Always Store Cartridges Upright
Whether your cartridges are loose or still in their boxes, it is crucial that you keep them stored standing in an upright position at all times. Several secondhand cartridge manufacturers have pointed out that this is how to properly store printer ink. Many prominent printer and ink manufacturers like Epson and HP recommend storing ink cartridges label up as well. This is due to the fact that downward facing printheads can leak, and the ink in multi-colored cartridges could possibly mix, rendering them useless.
If your ink cartridges are already outside their original packaging, they should be placed in a plastic tub with an airtight lid for safekeeping. Along with the cartridges, place a damp cloth or paper in the sealed tub to initiate humid conditions in a controlled environment.
Remember, if cartridge nozzles are not stored in airtight and humidified conditions they can crust over or dry out, nullifying their usefulness. Make sure that there is nothing touching or leaning against the cartridge nozzles. If anything rubs against them, it can cause the ink to wick.
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With these simple ink cartridge storage tips, you can ensure that your sublimation transfer ink lasts and that it is readily available when needed. If you know how to store ink cartridges when not in use, you will soon develop the habit without thinking about it. Try to incorporate ink storage as a work or home printing practice. Not only will these suggestions save you a lot of time and frustration, they will also save you a ton of money.
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