Shipping and Storage
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Ink Storage
This section provides information about storage and transportation for ink and guidance on
likely performance if held beyond the specified storage period.
Ink Transportation
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IEC 60721-3-2 Class 2K3
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-13º F to 158º F (-25° C to 70° C)
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95% humidity at 104º F (40° C)
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Based on maximum 72 hrs exposure at the temperature extremes
Ink Storage
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IEC 60721-3-1 Class 1K3
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23º F to 113º F (-5° C to 45° C)
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5-95% humidity
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2 years from date of manufacture
Sub-zero Ink Storage/Transport Conditions
Inks should tolerate such extreme conditions. Before use, the inks should be brought to room
temperature and ink cartridges given a gentle shake to remix the ingredients. The amount of
agitation that occurs during handling on installation in the printer is likely enough. If inks are cold
on startup of the printer, they will not have proper viscosity and firing behavior could be affected.
Failure Due to Exceeding Storage Life
Failure due to exceeding ink shelf life would primarily be evidenced by degradation in print
quality associated with earlier than normal printhead failure (for example: a change in ink pH
which could lead to material compatibility problems or corrosion of printhead components). The
rate and failure mechanism however is not readily predicted.
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