With the arrival of summer and possible heat waves, it is important to protect office supplies such as printers and ink cartridges if they are not going to be used for a while.
In this regard, 123tinta.es, the e-commerce site for printer cartridges and toners, offers a series of recommendations to keep cartridges in optimal condition, maximise the useful life of consumables and thus prevent their deterioration.
If the cartridges are not installed
If the cartridges are new and not yet installed in the printer, it is recommended to follow these steps:
- Keep the ink consumable inside its packaging, Unopened and unsealed until ready to use
- Place them in a space where they are protected from direct light, i.e.Regardless of whether it is solar or artificial
- Find a place to store them where the temperature is around 20 degrees and there is not too much humidity in the environment – it is advisable that the range is between 20% and 80%
To keep them in good condition, they should be stored in a cool place and protected from direct sources of light.
For installed cartridges
It is important to remember that liquid ink, when dried at very high temperatures, remains in the head area, making printing difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to follow some advice:
- Yoprint a couple of pages a week; That is, do not stop printing completely to prevent the ink from drying out.
- If you are certain that it will be impossible to make these sporadic prints, the best option is to remove the installed cartridge from the printer and store it properly.:
- Place them in an airtight container, preferably a plastic Tupperware type container, and place a damp sponge or cloth in the container. This will keep the environment humid enough to keep the ink in optimal condition.
- Place them in an airtight container, preferably a plastic Tupperware type container, and place a damp sponge or cloth in the container. This will keep the environment humid enough to keep the ink in optimal condition.
- Store cartridges in a cool place away from direct light sources.
Need for recurring cleaning
In addition to cartridge care, it should be noted that the printer must be periodically maintained and cleaned, especially if it is not going to be used for a while. In addition, it is advisable to periodically clean and check the print heads.
