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| 84095 | 2002-09-28 07:54:00 | Any tightwads out there!. Found when using the Ink Tec BLACK refill kit the 2ml you extract from the cartridge can be reinjected into the refill bottle instead of flushed down the sink. With the refill cap off, gently squeeze the bottle, push the syringe tip onto the bottle tip and gently push the syringe handle down to empty the ink into the bottle. Release the squeeze on the bottle then gently pull the syringe off the bottle. | FrankS (257) | ||
| 84096 | 2002-09-28 09:21:00 | What printer do you use these refill cartridges on? My father-in-law was grumbling the other day that the refilled cartridges kept blocking on his epsom printer and he was having to test print them all the time to get them working. False economy in my opinion. He didn't do the refill job himself. I told him to take the cartridges back. |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 84097 | 2002-09-28 09:55:00 | I had the same problems with cheap refills and even cheap other brands on my Epson. Each time I had to take it in and get it looked at because the heads kept getting blocked and no amount of cleaning got them unblocked. Cost me more with non epson brands so I stick with the manufacturer ones now and no problems. | Big John (551) | ||
| 84098 | 2002-09-29 04:30:00 | Sorry Susan, should have said HP. Only problem were that at first refill the HP toolbox said the cartrige was empty when I knew it was full, current refill has resulted in a full reading. The print tends to be very slightly wet as it comes out of the printer but this dries out pretty quickly. FrankS | FrankS (257) | ||
| 84099 | 2002-09-29 04:57:00 | Thanks for the tip Frank. I have been using Genuine HP refills, and have found that the print job always comes out slightly wet, so don't see it as much of a hassel if the fill-yer-own refills are the same. BALDY:-) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 84100 | 2002-09-29 05:44:00 | Its a bit of a lottery with HP at times, as there is a critical pressure (actually a vacuum) needed in the black cartridges. Expect variations each time. At least if it all turns to custard the fix is easy, just buy a new cartridge. With Epson there is a separate print head in many models, so if that gets damaged/blocked it can be timefor a new printer. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 84101 | 2002-09-29 06:40:00 | I don't have much sympathy for my father-in-law with his Epson printer and the problems he has had with it. ]:) After all, I did tell him to upgrade to the better quality HP printer instead of the one that got bundled with his PC. He didn't listen to me, did he? |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 84102 | 2002-09-30 04:15:00 | Found that the cartridges I refill are 25ml capacity (HP15) and when they cease to print gently inject about 20ml then firmly plug the filler hole with the rubber bung supplied Ensure the syringe laying horizontal is firmly pressed into the holder cartridge head hole to give a good seal and gently extract 2ml to create the vacuum in the cartridge. The trick is to ensure the rubber bung and syringe make good seals. My practice is to have one cartridge in the printer and one refilled one sitting in the holder. Agree with you Susan, re Epsom printers, daughter has one and it has been a permanent noisy headache. |
FrankS (257) | ||
| 84103 | 2002-09-30 04:40:00 | Speaking of Epsons and inkjet printers in general I get my ink cartridges reloaded at "Cartridge World Ltd" very reasonable prices $20-30 / black. Also do my laser cartridges. If you have a shop near you try them out they give a guarantee. (and No I am NOT affiliated in any way with CW). Babe. |
Babe Ruth (416) | ||
| 84104 | 2002-10-01 11:39:00 | I have used Calidad refills with HP and now Canon printers and have not had problems except for a bit of a mess on the table and the feeling that I'm not doing it quite right. Are there other brands of refills other than Calidad? Ken. | paradox (1082) | ||
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