Continuink Blog » Cartridge Refilling Advice

Don’t Be A Numpty !

Jon — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:18:41 +0000

The video below shows what not to do when you fit your new, expensive printer cartridge. Surprising how many times we have seen this!

Go Large.

Jon — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:20:16 +0000

Wherever possible it is more economical to purchase the XL or extra large version of cartridge for your printer if it can use them. They do cost more but they print much more, therefore the cost of each page you print is lower than when using a low capacity, rip-off cartridge.

Even if you are a moderate printer user you will eventually use all the ink in an XL.

Cartridges Are Fragile.

Jon — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:14:13 +0000

When taking your cartridges to be refilled it is a good idea to wrap them individually in tissue and put them in a plastic bag. This avoids any possibility of them knocking together and causing damage to the sensitive electronic components.

It is also good advice to take them for refilling promptly. Leaving them lying around in a drawer for weeks is not advisable. The longer you leave it the smaller the chance of a successful refill.

Your cartridge refiller should clean and repackage your cartridge after testing it, we certainly do so there is no risk of damage on the way home. However when you remove it from the protective packet be sure to only hold it by the plastic casing. Touching the copper circuitry can cause it to malfunction.

Don’t Let Cartridges Run Dry.

Jon — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:57:29 +0000

Our advice to customers is that if they intend to refill their HP, lexmark, Dell etc cartridge, take it to a reputable refilling company before it drys out. Watch for poor print quality and if a head clean does not help, do not do any more printing.

If you do you run the risk of overheating the print head and clogging the print nozzles. There is nothing that can be done for a heat damaged cartridge and you’ll have to purchase a new one. Ouch!

Cartridges That Can’t Be Refilled

Jon — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:52:16 +0000

We have recently started seeing cartridges particularly from Lexmark that refuse to work when refilled. Please let us know about your cartridge type, if it can be filled and your experience with refilling.