On 1-Nov-06, at 12:43 PM, Leith Peterson wrote: > As mentioned already on the list, I got a Canon Pixma MP 510 inkjet > colour printer last month. I got some discount coupons in the box > with the printer for canon ink tanks, but they are only good until > Dec 31/06. Does anyone know if it would be OK to get them before > the due date, even though I might not be using them for awhile? In > other words, is it better to buy them fresh or does it matter if > they sit for awhile? I've never had an inkjet printer before, so > I don't know about this sort of thing. > > Please advise. Thanks. > > Leith As long as you do not break the seal on the cartridges they will keep for a long time, ideally stored in a cool, dry place, not a Fridge. It really helps to check prices though as some places sell them for less than the Discount price. I've just purchased some Staples Canon cartridges & they were 40% less than Canons & are equally as good in colour so far. Even original Canon ones were 10 % less than Future Shop. TTFN, TeeC ----------------------------------------------------------- For information about MUGLO: http://www.freewebs.com/muglo -----------------------------------------------------------