How to Store Printer Cartridges (3 Steps)

Select a cool, dry location to store printer cartridges. Excessive heat may cause air bubbles. In locations that tend to be warm, choose the coolest area, such as a closet or cabinet away from windows. Heat rises, so keep cartridges on lower shelves.
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Keep printer cartridges sealed in the original packaging whenever possible. New cartridges come sealed in a protective wrapper that helps to keep the ink fresh.
Store the printer cartridges right side up. If they're in the original box, this means placing the boxes on their bottoms so that the writing on the package is right side up. If you have cartridges that aren't in the box, place the aperture end down. The aperture is the end covered with a tab that seals the ink in. Never store ink cartridges on their sides, because they may leak.