The Color ink cartridges were temporarily used to print approximately 3 pages to test a defective printer. Afterwards, it was regrettably never needed again. It was bought about a couple weeks back in case the age matters to anyone. As for the black ink, it has been used up the most according to the printer (as shown in the photo provided). The tri-colors however were barely used let alone touched. Which is why we decided to sell this to someone of need and it will come in the original plastic and box as shown, too.