2006-12-13 17:54:18 · 7 answers · asked by BIG COL 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
No and my initial thoughts are that it is more likely to do more damage than good as integrated printheads could be damaged in such an environment.
If manufacturers felt this had a positive effect they would be telling you to do it. They don't so I doubt there is much validity in such claims.
2006-12-13 17:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by doyler78 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've seen it recommended in several places that an inkjet cartridge should be kept sealed in a Ziploc™ bag (rather than in the printer) to prevent it from drying out if it won't be used for awhile. I have tried it and it does seem to help. I don't use my printer all that much so when I'm not using it for a long while I'll remove the cartridges and store each one in a sealed bag until I need them again.
I've never heard of keeping one in the refrigerator; I'm not sure what good that would do and it might even have a detrimental effect on the ink, like the consistency. I wouldn't do it.
2006-12-13 18:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by Harridan 01 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Um no. keeping them in a cold place can actually damage the electronics and cause the ink to separate.
The best way to store them in in a dry place at room temperature sealed in there original packaging.
ig by chance they are opened seal them in a Tupperware container with a small piece of moistened towel. Not touching the cartridge! Store in a dark place at room temperature. The towel creates humidity delaying the drying process.
2006-12-14 02:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!
If you look on the HP cartridge boxes, you'll see that it says to keep it within a specific temperature range. Fridge is definitely OUTSIDE the temp range.
New ink carts are already in an air-tight seal bag that's impervious to light and moisture and somewhat to temperature. Just keep it somewhere in the shade and leave it alone.
If you don't plan to use the printer for LONG while (a few months), THEN remove the cart and put it in a ziplock bag and seal it tight.
2006-12-13 19:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No because that environment would be more drying anyways. Warmer air can hold more moisture causing slower evaporation...colder air holds less water, therefore evaporation occurs much more quickly. Just store it in your desk drawer and it should be fine.
2006-12-13 18:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fridges are very dry places. This is more lightly to dry than not.
2006-12-13 18:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by lulu 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that. I wouldn't recommend it though!
2006-12-13 18:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by Kenny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋