Would you list some of the reasons? We have shelves of partial cans and cups that are old as the hills. It would be a very expensive proposition to dispose of it all.

Like I said, most printers are pack rats—we save everything. Ink that is purchased for the job or mixed for the job should be charged to the job. Thus, the ink on the shelf is fully expensed and is not an expensive proposition. Leftover ink should be used up right away—the Mixmaster program is great for all size shops. Old ink prints bad, dries bad; when stored in cups, it will develop hickeys; and on and on. Look at it another way, Bob: Would you leave $5,000 on your dresser and not earn interest? Then why have $5,000 worth of ink sitting there getting old and bad? Buy a Mixmaster program (www.mixmasters.com) or similar, and use up the ink fast. Enjoy the interest on your money and print better!