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If the printer does not
recognize the chip,
move the cartridge as
in the photo to allow
better contacts
recognize the chip,
move the cartridge as
in the photo to allow
better contacts
Photo A
Observe the internal passage in the
photo above, indicated by the
yellow line for ink pick up from the
bottom and red line to the exit
feeding ink into the printer nozzle.
Even what the cartridge is full, air
could be trapped in this passage.
Air must be purged from this
passage to allow ink to flow.
Do not remove the label in attempt
to see the internal construction.
This could damage the cartridge
seal.
Observe the internal passage in the
photo above, indicated by the
yellow line for ink pick up from the
bottom and red line to the exit
feeding ink into the printer nozzle.
Even what the cartridge is full, air
could be trapped in this passage.
Air must be purged from this
passage to allow ink to flow.
Do not remove the label in attempt
to see the internal construction.
This could damage the cartridge
seal.
| Which plug should I remove? |
For R1800/R800/R2400 - refill
with both plugs removed
The red arrow points at the front air
vent plug, this plug must be
removed for normal operation. The
other hole is the refill hole. Make
sure the syringe has no air when
you refill. Refill without a needle,
unless the refill hole is a needle hole.
Both plugs must be removes when
you refill the cartridge.
with both plugs removed
The red arrow points at the front air
vent plug, this plug must be
removed for normal operation. The
other hole is the refill hole. Make
sure the syringe has no air when
you refill. Refill without a needle,
unless the refill hole is a needle hole.
Both plugs must be removes when
you refill the cartridge.
For 2200/2100 shown above -
refill with both plugs removed
The red arrow points at the front air
vent plug, this plug must be
removed for normal operation. The
other hole is the refill hole. Make
sure the syringe has no air when
you refill. Refill without a needle,
unless the refill hole is a needle hole.
Both plugs must be removes when
you refill the cartridge.
refill with both plugs removed
The red arrow points at the front air
vent plug, this plug must be
removed for normal operation. The
other hole is the refill hole. Make
sure the syringe has no air when
you refill. Refill without a needle,
unless the refill hole is a needle hole.
Both plugs must be removes when
you refill the cartridge.
| How to use cleaning cartridge ? |
If you are using this easyrefill cartridge for the first time, know this no sponge cartridge is different from the OEM
sponge type cartridge. Learn how to use the refillable cartridge properly, you will save time and money and
avoid possible damage to the printer. Avoid swapping cartridges unless you suspect the cartridge is defective.
The printer has a service counter that might have to be reset if you exchange the cartridge too often.
A high quality ink like the Ultimate Pigment Ink should be used with the easy refill cartridge. Other inks have not
been tested for compatibility it may have different results. Mixing ink will clog the print heads. So it is
recommended to purge the print heads before switching to a new ink. Keep in mind the risk involved when using
the cleaning cartridge. Excessive cleaning cycle will dump too much ink into the printer that will potentially short
out the printer and/or personal harm. If you have to inject cleaning fluid into the print nozzle, use a small amount
up to 2 ml at a time. Remove the power cord when you do this. If you see fluid drip, clean up the fluid before you
continue.
Caution when using the cleaning cartridge
The cleaning cartridge is an excellent tool to clean the print heads. It takes care and patience to clear stubborn
clogs. But if you use the cleaning cartridge, do not run the cleaning cycle with the cleaning cartridge to try
to clear nozzle clogs. Use only the print to clean method. The print pattern is provided below can be used for this
cleaning method. Each print head has one or more tiny pin holes that clogs if the ink is allowed to dry on the print
head. If you leave the cartridge out of the printer, this clog could be worse when the ink is allowed to dry inside
the print head. When you purchase a used printer, there is a good chance the printer is shipped without the
cartridge installed. This dry ink clog is the most difficult to clear, but it could be done.
What is the most effective method to clear clogged print heads?
If you are not in a hurry to use the printer, the print to clean method is the best. In addition, you can use a syringe
with a flexible hose to inject cleaning fluid into the clogged print head to loosen up a stubborn clog.
A mixture of 3 : 1 ratio of cleaning fluid and matching color ink in the refillable cartridge will be used to fill up a
refillable cartridge to make the cleaning cartridge. It is recommended to use the set to get the best result. Do
not run the cleaning cycle when using the cleaning cartridge. Remember, print to clean. You will not have a pool
of ink/cleaning fluid under the printer when you print to clean.
The reason to use the cleaning cartridge:
The cleaning cartridge is a great tool to confirm if the printer nozzle is in good working condition. If a mixture of
cleaning fluid and ink ( 3 : 1 ratio ) is used in the refillable cartridge, not only can you clean the inside of the print
heads, you can see the print pattern as you print and clean at the same time. Remember not to run the cleaning
cycle with the cleaning cartridge. Use the print pattern below to print to clean:
If you must use the syringe to inject cleaning fluid into the print nozzle, use up to 2 ml per nozzle. Do this one
nozzle at a time. There will be leaks with this method. Clean up leaks before you use the ink filled cartridge.
Do this at your own risk. When you choose to use this method, you agree to assume the risk of possible
damage. The print head is clogged and you agree this is the risk you are willing to take to try to get your printer
to work again. The information is provided based on personal experience. It works for me, but it could damage
the printer if care and patience is not exercised.
Cleaning fluid - A specially formulated pigment cleaning fluid is available for use in the cleaning cartridge. I have
also used Mr. Muscle window cleaner but it is lower in viscosity and may leak from the cartridge.
sponge type cartridge. Learn how to use the refillable cartridge properly, you will save time and money and
avoid possible damage to the printer. Avoid swapping cartridges unless you suspect the cartridge is defective.
The printer has a service counter that might have to be reset if you exchange the cartridge too often.
A high quality ink like the Ultimate Pigment Ink should be used with the easy refill cartridge. Other inks have not
been tested for compatibility it may have different results. Mixing ink will clog the print heads. So it is
recommended to purge the print heads before switching to a new ink. Keep in mind the risk involved when using
the cleaning cartridge. Excessive cleaning cycle will dump too much ink into the printer that will potentially short
out the printer and/or personal harm. If you have to inject cleaning fluid into the print nozzle, use a small amount
up to 2 ml at a time. Remove the power cord when you do this. If you see fluid drip, clean up the fluid before you
continue.
Caution when using the cleaning cartridge
The cleaning cartridge is an excellent tool to clean the print heads. It takes care and patience to clear stubborn
clogs. But if you use the cleaning cartridge, do not run the cleaning cycle with the cleaning cartridge to try
to clear nozzle clogs. Use only the print to clean method. The print pattern is provided below can be used for this
cleaning method. Each print head has one or more tiny pin holes that clogs if the ink is allowed to dry on the print
head. If you leave the cartridge out of the printer, this clog could be worse when the ink is allowed to dry inside
the print head. When you purchase a used printer, there is a good chance the printer is shipped without the
cartridge installed. This dry ink clog is the most difficult to clear, but it could be done.
What is the most effective method to clear clogged print heads?
If you are not in a hurry to use the printer, the print to clean method is the best. In addition, you can use a syringe
with a flexible hose to inject cleaning fluid into the clogged print head to loosen up a stubborn clog.
A mixture of 3 : 1 ratio of cleaning fluid and matching color ink in the refillable cartridge will be used to fill up a
refillable cartridge to make the cleaning cartridge. It is recommended to use the set to get the best result. Do
not run the cleaning cycle when using the cleaning cartridge. Remember, print to clean. You will not have a pool
of ink/cleaning fluid under the printer when you print to clean.
The reason to use the cleaning cartridge:
The cleaning cartridge is a great tool to confirm if the printer nozzle is in good working condition. If a mixture of
cleaning fluid and ink ( 3 : 1 ratio ) is used in the refillable cartridge, not only can you clean the inside of the print
heads, you can see the print pattern as you print and clean at the same time. Remember not to run the cleaning
cycle with the cleaning cartridge. Use the print pattern below to print to clean:
If you must use the syringe to inject cleaning fluid into the print nozzle, use up to 2 ml per nozzle. Do this one
nozzle at a time. There will be leaks with this method. Clean up leaks before you use the ink filled cartridge.
Do this at your own risk. When you choose to use this method, you agree to assume the risk of possible
damage. The print head is clogged and you agree this is the risk you are willing to take to try to get your printer
to work again. The information is provided based on personal experience. It works for me, but it could damage
the printer if care and patience is not exercised.
Cleaning fluid - A specially formulated pigment cleaning fluid is available for use in the cleaning cartridge. I have
also used Mr. Muscle window cleaner but it is lower in viscosity and may leak from the cartridge.
| What if I have a new printer? |
If you have a new printer and you are installing the easyrefill cartridge, the cartridge must be prefilled with ink and
rid of the air before installation. Once you use the vacuum method to fill the cartridge, repeat a last step to make
sure air in the exit passage is removed. Unless you the cartridge is allowed to run dry, you should not have to run
the cleaning cartridge. If you use the cleaning cartridges, print the test pattern to check if the pattern comes out
rignt, it gives you the extra confidence the print head is in good shape. Do not run the auto nozzle check, just
print to clean. This will save time and not dump ink into the printer. ( If you purchased a used printer or refurb
printer, this test will help you to determine if the print heads are in good shape. )
This is how it is done: Empty the syringe. Insert the syringe tightly into a refill hole where the syringe will fit.
Some cartridge has a large hole and a small hole, some has two large holes. As long as the syringe fits, it will
work. Once the syringe is tightly inserted, pull the plunger to create a vacuum.
Release and repeat these steps 3 - 4 times, check to see if the exist passage is filled with ink. If you see foam in
the cartridge, leave the cartridge in upright position for a few hours before use.
Small air bubbles or foam in the cartridge will cause banding. Always empty air from the syringe before filling the
cartridge. The auto nozzle check can be used for a couple of times but the print pattern above is provided to
avoid waste. The auto nozzle check is wasteful if you have to run it more than twice. It takes 4 - 5 auto nozzle
check to empty half the cartridge.
Email easyrefill@efillink.com for assistance after a couple of auto nozzle check and the print is not right.
rid of the air before installation. Once you use the vacuum method to fill the cartridge, repeat a last step to make
sure air in the exit passage is removed. Unless you the cartridge is allowed to run dry, you should not have to run
the cleaning cartridge. If you use the cleaning cartridges, print the test pattern to check if the pattern comes out
rignt, it gives you the extra confidence the print head is in good shape. Do not run the auto nozzle check, just
print to clean. This will save time and not dump ink into the printer. ( If you purchased a used printer or refurb
printer, this test will help you to determine if the print heads are in good shape. )
This is how it is done: Empty the syringe. Insert the syringe tightly into a refill hole where the syringe will fit.
Some cartridge has a large hole and a small hole, some has two large holes. As long as the syringe fits, it will
work. Once the syringe is tightly inserted, pull the plunger to create a vacuum.
Release and repeat these steps 3 - 4 times, check to see if the exist passage is filled with ink. If you see foam in
the cartridge, leave the cartridge in upright position for a few hours before use.
Small air bubbles or foam in the cartridge will cause banding. Always empty air from the syringe before filling the
cartridge. The auto nozzle check can be used for a couple of times but the print pattern above is provided to
avoid waste. The auto nozzle check is wasteful if you have to run it more than twice. It takes 4 - 5 auto nozzle
check to empty half the cartridge.
Email easyrefill@efillink.com for assistance after a couple of auto nozzle check and the print is not right.
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