This cartridge is new in a factory-sealed box. Date on Cartridge ____. What does this mean? This is simply the date until when the manufacturer provides a warranty on their products to the retailer. It bears no relevance to the end user, it is not an expiry date & these genuine inks will continue to work perfectly until their supply is depleted. All products sold by us are warrantied by us regardless of manufacturers warranty end date. We take high-quality photos of every cartridge we sell from multiple angles, so you can see exactly what you will receive. Each picture is of the exact item you will receive.