I ordered one of these genuine Epson cartridges and was very disappointed that the date stamp on the label was for 18 months previously. This might have been just OK had the date represented the date of manufacture, but there was something about the faded and rather old-looking sticky tape which sealed the box which made me suspicious that the date stamp actually was more likely to represent the expiry date (toner cartridges have a shelf life of about two years, I am reliably told). To make sure, I rang the Epson help-line, where I was told that the date stamps ARE Expiry dates. Amazon were very apologetic when I called to complain, and sent out another by express post the same day. Sadly, this too was out of date, so I had to return this as well, whereupon I got a full refund. Just a precautionary warning for anyone about to purchase this item for themselves.