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If kept in its original packaging, a printer ribbon should be good for at least 12 months. Check the box for the manufacturer's expiration date. Once the ribbon is unwrapped and installed, it will dry up within 3-6 months, so check the ribbons specifications for the average page yield and choose a ribbon based on your average printing needs for that period.

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