Why does my ink go bad affter 2-3 months?

Question

Once placed in my Lexmark 1185 I do not use genuie Lexmark brand ink. I buy non genuie brand.

Affter 1+ hours on a chat with lexmark about white lines while printing in black I was forced to replace my ink and now problem solved. Not long before my color goes bad...

Answer 1

I always used genuine ink refills and I also had this problem - I think it is the type of ink they use. Some use a water based ink that dries up.

About a year ago, I bought a Canon printer and the ink never dries up even after months of sitting unused.

Answer 2

For ink printers, I would usually recommend original ink, not even original refills. When you're using non-OEM ink cartridges, there is always a risk or getting one that is topped up with bad quality ink that will fade after printing.

This might just be that the cartridge wasn't stored at a cool dry place. Or you just print once and just lay the printer sitting on the desk for a long time without using. The print head might be stuck with dried ink.

2 ways to solve if the cartridge print head is stuck. Run the program that may come with your printer to clean it. Or hold your print head over a steam for ard 10 secs then gently wipe the residue away.

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Answer 3

Use name brand style inks. For your Lexmark, use Lexmark ink. It may cost a few extra bucks for name brand ink, but it does last a little longer, and its worth it in the long run.

Answer 4

The print head clogs if you don't use it. Run a print head cleaning once per month and you will be able to void the problem

Answer 5

Ink goes bad because you used it all, i recycle old ink jets, and have already addressed, pre-paid baggages for them, if you want i can mail you one...

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