About Epson printers

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Nish

hi,

this is slightly off the topic, but, do any of you know how to refill
an epson cartrage? I"ve taken one apart, and seen how it works, but i
dont know how to refill it!!!
 
this is slightly off the topic, but, do any of you know how to refill
an epson cartrage? I"ve taken one apart, and seen how it works, but i
dont know how to refill it!!!
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Most refill kits come with a wealth of instructions for each brand
(and variant) of cartridge design. Look at your cartridge, look in
the instructions, in most cases find from them where to drill
the hole for filling, then drill hole, draw right qty of ink into syringe,
fill cartridge, replace, try to print test page, ink coats inside
of printer.
Epson seem to have designed it so cartridges don't seal
too well when removed and replaced. But with practice you
get better at it. In the meantime your friends will admire your
CMYK fingers.
With chipped cartridges and resetters it's pot luck,
sometimes they reset, sometime not.
 
Nish said:
hi,

this is slightly off the topic, but, do any of you know how to refill
an epson cartrage? I"ve taken one apart, and seen how it works, but i
dont know how to refill it!!!
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Look on the MIS website. select your printer model or cartridge number and
see if they have refill instructions and inks for them. Many or the Epson
carts use a bottom fill technique. Some of the Epson carts can be replaced
with MIS carts that are easier to fill - from the top instead. If you
really want to refill for your printer spend the extra few dollars and get
these MIS replacement carts.

I use MIS inks for my canon printers. I actually discarded my Epson printer
three years ago in favor of Canon printers as the Canon carts were so much
easier to refill.
 
I do not think that you want to risk your printer's head to a clog and
possible ruin it. Also the inferior generic inks do not last the the
results are iffy. While overpriced I think Epson ink is the best way to go.
 
Many individuals as well as commercial enterprises refill Epson
cartridges. Unfortunately, the process is not always straightforward or
standardized throughout the types of cartridges.

If you do a search engine check, such as using Google, you will probably
find step by step instructions on the web.

Probably best to search with the specific model or printer or cartridge
as one of the search criterion.

The designs and process of refilling differ greatly depending upon the
vintage of the printer and cartridge involved. Further, you may need
some hardware or software to get some cartridges functional, due to the
micro-chip some versions use on the outside of the chip.

Art
 
I have an old Epson 1270 printer. When I used the Epson ink cartridges
that are specified for this printer I would often get clogs, especially
if I didn't use the printer for a week or two. This printer is notorious
for this. I installed a Mediastreet CIS system and NEVER had another
clog, even if I didn't print for a month or more. When it came time to
refill the tanks, I was able to find out who actually manufactures the
ink for them and bought the ink directly from the manufacturer. This
company is very professional and supplies professionals, so if they
change the formulation of an ink, they change the serial number and to
make it clear it is different formulation. They still carry the same
formualtion I have been using for years, and I consider it to be
superior to Epson ink. The colors are consistent, the prints last
longer than they did with the OEM ink, and I have never had even a hint
of a clog. I would never consider a printer that I could do the same
thing with.

Joe

I do not think that you want to risk your printer's head to a clog and
possible ruin it. Also the inferior generic inks do not last the the
results are iffy. While overpriced I think Epson ink is the best way to
go.
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