Condition Note: This item is factory-sealed, brand new, and has been continuously stored in a dry, cool, climate-controlled environment. However, please note this is New Old Stock (NOS) i am unsure of the date but manufactured several years ago. regardless of storage conditions, this item is sold strictly AS-IS for parts, collection, or at the buyer's own operational risk. No guarantees are made regarding print quality, ink transfer, or ribbon tensile strength. aa