I have a HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-One printer and have been refilling the ink cartridges by injection from refill kits. I am careful with my methods and follow all instructions but with variable results. Sometimes they work well but at other times one or other colour refuses to print. Any suggestions for consistent results. Thanks, Mick
2007-02-19 09:16:41 · 7 answers · asked by mickcolgan 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
use the proper ink, its always best. If you suspect that the cartridge is bunged up, here is a little trick. boil a kettle and hold the cartridge over the steam(without burning yourself) and it will clear out the jets.
2007-02-19 09:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by brommas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just tried refilling a cartridge for the first time yesterday. I did this for my HP Desktop and it worked very well. I used a kit purchased from Office Depot (may try an online store in the future if the prices are better) and the instructions indicated that it could be possible that a cartridge would be unusable after filling depending on a couple variables. First, the cartridges are filled with a foam insert so if the ink doesn't get all the way to the bottom near the jet, you could get an air pocket. You could also squeeze the ink in too quickly and have it "bubble" which would also create problems. It also indicated that cartridges do apparently wear out so only figure to refill them a couple of times before replacing is necessary (think it said around 3 times in most cases).
2007-02-19 09:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've successfully refilled HP carts a few times. I agree that s l o w ink injection is important. Also ideally you need to refill before the ink is exhausted, or at the first indication of a printing problem. If the print head dries out completely it may clog completely or even fail. I use refills for everyday use and keep a branded set for photo sessions.
2007-02-19 21:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some ink refills are actually thicker than the original, causing the printer to gum up. Its always best the use OEM ink. Most companies now days will void your warranty if you do not. You could try to get a cleaning kit and see if that fixes your problem.
2007-02-19 09:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by enderjones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making a guess that this is a foam filled cart, the 'plague' is air bubbles from filling too quickly. My method on this type is...push needle in as deep as it goes(but gently) pull back 3mm, twist. then instead of squeezing the ink in, allow it to gravity fill. I have achieved this by using a 'Leur Lock' type of syringe, but as big as I could get, and similarly a very long needle. Needle in, connect syringe without plunger, then squirt ink into open end of syringe, allow to seep down. If you need to hold the cart steady, use a DIY clamp on the cart as a steady.
In the end, i gave up with refilling, went for 'Continuous Ink Supply System' (search term) have a look.... hey CHEAP!!!!!
2007-02-19 19:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used the same thing and now my printer dont work just best off get some new cartrdges
2007-02-19 09:20:14 · answer #6 · answered by milkme2002003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU USE REFILLS YOU SHOULD USE THEM AND THEN NEW ONES AND THEN REFILLS AND SO ON IT WILL WREAK YOUR PRINTER IF YOU USE THEM ALL THE TIME
2007-02-19 09:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋