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REFILLING EPSON CARTRIDGES
Basics
Epson
Inkjets cartridges are called "Ink Tanks" meaning they do
not have a printhead fitted - All modern - current models
are to this design where the printheads are built inside the machine and
not easily
removed for replacement.
Epsons
inkjet cartridges can be classed into three main groups
(1)
Ink Tanks with sponges
(2)
Ink Tanks with sponges and a Chip
(3)
Ink Tanks with no sponge inside but with a chip
Preparation
If you are
filling an unchipped compatible or Epson cartridge you will need to seal the
ink outlet holes in the bottom of the cartridge with the tape
For chipped
cartridges - If you are
filling a compatible cartridge you will need to seal the
ink outlet holes in the bottom of the cartridge with the tape. If you are
refilling a OEM Epson cartridge this step is not necessary.
If the cartridge is chipped it
requires to be reset before refilling to ensure that the chip is OK
"Universal" style inks will not perform well in
these cartridges. For good results, use euroink specific Epson inks.
Be
sure that you are wearing old clothes, since the first time you fill the
cartridge, you may get some ink on your clothes and hands. You may wish to
wear rubber gloves if you don't want to stain your hands. We also don't
recommend refilling as a family project -- Inkjet ink is highly concentrated
and it's amazing what a
three-year-old can do with a small bottle of it!
Theory
In categories (1) & (2) above the
black and colour cartridges are very simple being little more than
sponge-filled plastic containers. The black has a single chamber and the
colour cartridge is three-chambered. We will deal with the refilling
method for this type first.
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BLACK CARTRIDGE Refill
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Fill the syringe with
15
ml. of black ink to fill the black cartridge. Push needle through
the label into the sponge, (position indicated) slowly inject ink into the cartridge until the
sponge is full. |
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COLOUR CARTRIDGE
For the colour cartridges
fill a syringe with 6ml. of color ink. Push needle through the label into
the sponge of the colour you are filling. Slowly inject ink into the
cartridge until the sponge is full. |
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Wash syringe thoroughly between filling with
each colour or contamination will result |
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3. Seal the
hole(s) made in
the top label with tape. If the holes are not sealed properly the
cartridge will leak.
4. Unused ink may be returned
to the bottle. Clean the syringe with water and dry for future use, or use
with a different colour ink.
5. Run several cleaning cycles
as per printer instructions. If necessary leave cartridge in printer
for up to 4 hours this will allow the ink to flow to the print head.
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Category (3) Cartridges -
These units represent a significant change of design from
the Ink Tanks described above. Epson original cartridges no longer make
use of a sponge to hold the ink. These cartridges are employed in the Epson
Stylus Photo
There are several chambers inside the body and a fairly
precise pressure equilibrium is necessary for proper functioning.
This category now needs to
be subdivided as Epson altered the cartridge design for the C64
/ C66 /
C86 / CX3600 / CX3650 / CX6400 /
CX6600 / R200 / R210 / R300 /
R310 / R800 / RX420 / R425 /
RX500 / RX600 / RX620. Refilling is like
"skinning a cat" - there is usually more than one way to do it.
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We recommend that with the new design of Epson
compatible that you purchase a "Starter Kit" from us which contains
specially designed bungs to properly seal the "Fill hole"
click here for
info of kits |
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This method is a more traditional "drill and
fill" method and can work with many
compatibles - but is not recommended for Epson original cartridges |
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YXD268 Ink Cartridge Chip Resetter