The cartridge arrived promptly, but had no red ink. I did not check the expiration date, but the red was either dried up or it never was filled. Money was refunded, but the whole reason I pay the full retail price is to avoid this kind of issue. I have ordered another-the local stores don't stock this type of cartridge anymore. Wish me luck.I have used this type of ink cartridge for 10+ yrs and they have worked well, last a reasonable length of time, always run out of yellow first.