Storing a partially used inkjet cartridge?

[WhoKnowsWho]

I want to switch out my black cartridge for a second color cartridge for photos so I can do 6 color printing, but should I do anything with the cartridge that isn't in the printer, other than keep it out of dust and high temps, ie. the normal stuff? Should I vacu seal it or something?

 

[Peter]

What printer? Canon printers that do have that head shuffling feature also came with a storage container for the 3rd print head, or offered a "photo starter kit" wherein you bought your first photo ink cartridge with such a container.

 

[Horsepower]

I have an HP, and swap them out occasionally. I store the photo cartridge in the original foil and a zip loc plastic bag. It's lasted for months that way. <fwiw>

 

[Zepper]

most carts come with a clip with foam inside - put the clip back on. If you tossed the clip, maybe the one on the photo cart will fit the black one too.

.bh.