I have HP Deskjet 3050 Printer. 61 ink cartridge

[Patty47A]

We have to residences and after being gone for a couple months, my ink cartridges are dried out.  They are $68.00 for the black and color cartridge.   Any suggestion on how to keep them viable.  Can I remove them and wrap  in foil/plastic and use again ?

[Jay_G24]

Hi @Patty47A,

I'd like to help!

I understand you are looking to know how to store ink cartridges when not using the printer.

 Important: HP recommends that all cartridges remain sealed in the original package until they are installed.

Nozzles can crust over if supplies are not kept in properly humidified airtight containers. Ink can wick from nozzles if anything touches them.

After the tape or caps have been removed, cartridges and printheads should remain installed in the product.

   CAUTION: 

Improper storage can damage cartridges and printheads.

Storing Opened Cartridges and Printheads

• If opened supplies must be stored outside of the product, place them (nozzles up) in a plastic tub with an airtight lid.

• Some cartridges have an orange cap that is twisted off to open. If these supplies have been opened, replace the orange cap before it is stored.

• Place a damp cloth or paper in the tub.

• Do not use plastic bags. Do not allow anything to touch the cartridge nozzles.

Figure : Plastic tub with an airtight lid

Figure : Do not touch the cartridge nozzles

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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