***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Do not try printing with your cartridge completely out of ink, you could damage the printhead. Inkjet printers work by heating up a resistor inside the printhead, which heats up the ink before it is sprayed onto the paper. If there is no ink to keep these cool, it is possible to fry them.
Always refill before you are completely run out of ink. |
| 1. Enlarge the vent hole on the top of the cartridge using the thumb drill provided. (Do not remove the top.)
2. Fill the syringe with ink, insert the needle into the vent hole and push down into the center of the cartridge. Slowly inject up to 25ml of black ink into the cartridge.
3. Set the cartridge on something (ie: block of wood) that will allow the printhead to hang off the edge, allowing any excess ink to drip onto a paper towel. Let it sit until the cartridge stops dripping. Do not allow the printhead to touch the paper towel because the ink will be wicked out. The vent hole need not be sealed unless you plan to transport the cartridge or store it for some time. If you need to seal the hole for some reason, electrical tape will do a nice job..
Replace the cartridge and run 1 - 3 cleaning cycles as per printer instructions.
If necessary leave cartridge in printer for up to 24 hours. (Allows ink to flow to the print head).
A Refill Kit should include Ink plus the following:
1 Syringe/Sharp needle
1Thumb Drill
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