After the pen has been used for a while, how can the pen itself be cleaned so it can keep doing a good job?
330152
im think its works with some isopropyl alcohol and the Lens pen cleaning stills cleaning the camera lenses !
330153
The answer is simple in my opinion, just buy another one or two. These things are 9 bucks and I happily use it to clean all my pro body lenses when I am in the field. Works wonderfully and very handy at the most random times. There have been so many times when I've had one of these on my body and let other photographers around me use it. They are truly awesome for cleaning on the fly.
330154
That is a good and clever question . I think that require another purchase of some stuff which can blow air into it to make it clean ... Might be Giottos Blower ,not sure .
330155
that s a good question for every body have lens pen cleaning ! Im try with a wet towel bot maybe its another stuff can clean more professional
282702
It just unscrews somewhere on the body. Twist the rubber body and hold the tip of the pen near the point and it should come apart.
2027952
A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.
1873235
I doubt if the ink has dried up. The reason it stops writing, is that the pen barrel is basically sealed inside the utensil and not allowed to vent. Just remove the pen barrel and blow into it. It'll start writing again until another vacuum occurs. Yeah I know it's a pain. I seriously doubted that the manufacturers only put in 1 mm of ink into a 2 1/2" barrel and ink that thick doesn't dry out that easily. I also think the reason that BIC pens have a little hole in its side is to avoid the vacuum problem.
1837880
It needs to be cleaned, pull out your book or check on line for descalimg your machine. I use white vinegar and water two times to get cleaned.
173966
I really don't know. I suggest contacting a reputable pen repair shop (e.g., Fahrney's in D.C.) who will be able to assist you both with the advice and, eventually, repairs.
1138108
Yes, it will dry up if you leave it unattended for a long period of time, but not to worry. It washes out easily. Just remove the old cartridge, hold the pen under cool running water until all the old ink is washed out. Shake it, then install a new cartridge and you're good to go.
146141
I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
294859
I think I have heard to use rubbing alcohol...I tried heat...like from a match...dont do that! doesnt work. But seems like the pens that are the ones with japanese writing on them work way better then the ones that do not...I have had no trouble with clogging with them, the others...always!
319807
I clean it with mild dish soap and water. Polish using Bar magic soft scrub polish. Once every few weeks. Mine is in excellent condition.
2127804
The pen can not be refilled. You must buy a new one when it runs out of bleach.
517125
Haven't noticed any staining. I normally keep the pen retracted when it is not being used.
1719509
Check out Brian Goulet's "Fourntain Pen 101" on YouTube. A series of videos about pens, from how they work to how to clean and maintain. Covers any question you might have.
1467548
Not sure if they sell parts to it. My advice is to just buy another pen. Take the ink out of your old one as a back up and keep the old one hollowed out.
1995035
I rinse it with water. Then spray the water to flush out and clean the nozzle. Next, I repeat the process using alcohol.
604832
It came new but the pen did not work for long, bought an aftermarket pen that has worked so far. It was a gift to my daughter, she loves it for doing her artwork!
2234244
Just soak it in mild soap and water, and if there's residue that needs to be removed use a fingernail brush to remove it.