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The following tips are put together to help you with refilling and prolong the life of your cartridge.
It may sound simple, however, the instructions are simple to follow so long as you read them carefully. Many problems are overcome by reference to these instructions. Keep Cartridges (with printheads as part of the cartridge) Topped Up Cartridges with printheads as part of the cartridge will normally have there life extended by regularly topping up rather than letting them run dry before refilling. This is because the resistors that direct the printhead to fire ink, through the printhead become exposed to the air when the cartridge is near empty causing them to heat up. Cartridges should not be allowed to dry out as this may cause a blockage due to dried ink in the printhead resulting in streaky printing. Cartridges should always be topped up and if stored out of printer, the printhead (where it is part of the cartridge) should be kept moist such as occurs when stored in the manufacturers storage box. If you do not have one of these you can keep the printhead moist by wrapping the cartridge in clear plastic kitchen wrap. Recovering Blocked Cartridges (with built in printheads) It is sometimes possible to unblock a cartridge
which has a printhead. By placing the printhead part
of the cartridge in a saucer containing 50% hot water and 50%
ammonia for up to 60 minutes this should hydrate dried ink to allow
the ink to flow through the printhead. It is preferable to do this when
the cartridge is empty and then put a small volume of ink into the
cartridge to test the print quality. This should be followed by
inserting the cartridge into the printer and running the printer through
its printhead cleaning cycle. Note that this procedure can only be
performed a few times as the cartridge may be affected by the hot water. When a cartridge is refilled it changes the equilibrium inside and may need time to adjust. It is good practice to stand the cartridge on some newspaper for 5 minutes to equalize. This is often the case with some Epson cartridges which can take up to a day to equilibrate but are generally O.K. in less than half an hour. NEVER put a leaking cartridge into your printer! How many times can I refill my cartridge? It depends on the cartridge. Many cartridges are simply reservoirs and can be refilled many times as there are no parts that wear. Cartridges with built-in printheads typically can be refilled 3 - 8 times without affecting the print quality. These cartridges will wear for a number of reasons but the life of these cartridges can be prolonged by frequently topping up rather than allow the cartridge to run completely out of ink. Can I refill my colour cartridge with black ink? Usually yes. However this is not recommended. Can I use ink used for refilling a different type of printer? No. Each type of printer functions in a slightly different manner . As a result each ink is developed to suit a particular printer and has different properties such as the colour tints, ink viscosity, flow rates, dry time, coolants and the ink working temperature. The wrong ink will block the printhead or continually leak, therefore put the correct ink into your cartridge. Is the quality of the ink that INKWELL.biz supplies as good as the original? All the inks are made to OEM standards and are designed to perform the same as the original ink. Will I save much by refilling? With INKWELL.biz Bulk Refill Kits you can expect to save around 80% compared it with the cost of a new cartridge for your printer. What do I get in a refill kit? The kit contains the ink, the tools and the instructions for refilling the cartridge. The only other item you need is the cartridge from your printer. Is it difficult to refill a cartridge? No. The refill kits are supplied with detailed instructions including diagrams and are written for the a person who is refilling for the very first time. Where should I fill my cartridge? Fill the cartridge in a "wet" area such as the laundry or kitchen. We recommend on the stainless steel surface next to the kitchen sink. You may lay newspaper down on the surface where you are filling so that any drops can be absorbed. This is a precaution particularly for new refillers. Once you get some practice you should not spill any drops of ink. How do I get ink off my fingers? A mild solution of ammonia and water will remove the ink. (ie 1 part ammonia and 9 parts water.) Or a mild bleach and water. Will refilling void my warranty? Printer manufacturers want you to continue to buy new cartridges and are concerned about what you may refill the cartridge with. If the cartridge is filled with solvents this can damage both the cartridge and the printer. An ink that is not designed to be used in a particular printer can cause the printhead to block. The ink we supply is identical in properties to the manufacturers ink. Should you have a problem with the printer you should replace the cartridge with a new one so that the dealer has no reason to try and void your warranty. Yes and you will save even more money once you have the tools to refill your cartridge. This is especially important for those with colour cartridges that have all three colours in the one unit. As you refill these you will find that depending on the type of printing you are doing you will use one colour more than the others. As a benefit you can purchase one particular colour rather than purchasing all three colours. Shipping in UK is free for refill kits and bulk ink. For orders overseas click here. INKWELL.biz have over 14 years of experience in the refilling business. INKWELL.biz are dedicated to offering quality refill kits and inks at very competitive prices. We offer several advantages over other companies:
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