Do I have to use only cartridge refill grease or can it be filled with grease manually?
2089335
you can put a grease fitting right on top, and fill it manually if you like or,with cartridges. I fill it manually with a big air grease system at the shop
2089336
it is easier to just pop another tube of grease in but the answer to your question is yes you can.. it could be a bit messy but I have used a putty knife and dipped grease out of a 5 gallon pail and filled the gun manually
250129
The instructions say that initially, at least, you do not need to add grease. However, since they are supplied with grease zerts, it is safe to assume that at some point you will eventually need to grease them. There is no guidance on when to add grease in the future, so you'll have to use your judgement.
1592624
I refilled my TN-450 with a bottle. It should fill the 420 as well. I've used my cartridge twice, so far. I suggest:1) Use latex gloves 2) Carefully empty all the "old toner" from old cartridge before refilling. (shake gently into plastic lined garbage bag and knot it to avoid the dust from escaping). Good luck.
938887
You don't have to put the anything on the new cartridge. Just push it into the printer and it will click right in.
2215032
Drum is separate. Toner can be filled however really not recommended. In the long run you may have issues with the drum / fuser
968227
I have the exact same printer. Based on memory alone, I think the instructions suggest to not use all of the toner when refilling. I may have used 90% + and even though it didn't spill out I still may have overfilled as printing quality is not nearly as good with the refilled cartridge.In addition to figuring out how to remove the filler cap, prying the container apart without damaging the cartridge, and determining the correct amount of toner to pour in I also installed a new chip and updated the firmware on the printer. Printer didn't recognize the cartridge with the new chip without the firmware update)If I had to do it over again, I think I would just spend the extra dollars and buy a new cartridgeGood luck!! I have the exact same printer. Based on memory alone, I think the instructions suggest to not use all of the toner when refilling. I may have used 90% + and even though it didn't spill out I still may have overfilled as printing quality is not nearly as good with the refilled cartridge.In addition to figuring out how to remove the filler cap, prying the container apart without damaging the cartridge, and determining the correct amount of toner to pour in I also installed a new chip and updated the firmware on the printer. Printer didn't recognize the... » Read More I have the exact same printer. Based on memory alone, I think the instructions suggest to not use all of the toner when refilling. I may have used 90% + and even though it didn't spill out I still may have overfilled as printing quality is not nearly as good with the refilled cartridge.In addition to figuring out how to remove the filler cap, prying the container apart without damaging the cartridge, and determining the correct amount of toner to pour in I also installed a new chip and updated the firmware on the printer. Printer didn't recognize the cartridge with the new chip without the firmware update)If I had to do it over again, I think I would just spend the extra dollars and buy a new cartridgeGood luck!! « Show Less
254239
Yes, YOu just have to pull it off. There are actually two "O" rings - the big one at the bottom of the cartridge (you get a spare with the new cartridge, I think) and a small one on a ball at the bottom of the shaft. It's this ball with "O" ring which is making it difficult to pull the cartridge off. Go ahead and pull it off. Also it is this little "O" ring which is lubricated, not the big one. I am going by memory, but I've done it a few times over the years.
1533929
Any multi-purpose grease will work fine. It does not need to be packed with grease. Probably 5, or 6, squirts with the grease gun is plenty.And then every 3, or 4 months.
846655
I did & is a total mess. I am a do-it-my-self kind of guy & I did it using the best tools available for this. These cartridges have an internal plastic seal that once is broken, the toner will no longer seal properly & the ink start leaking all over inside your machine. I believe this is a countermeasure created by the manufacturer to avoid reverse engineering or to prevent their cartridges from being refilled by third-party vendors. My recommendation, don't do this or at least make sure you don't do this in your living room (your wife will have your head if you stain the furniture).
1194970
Yes, this product comes with everything that you could ever need; fitting wise that is! As the others have stated all of the standard grease cartridges fit. Plus you can bulk load it too, if you have the bulk grease container. A bulk grease container typically stores 50 lbs of grease. However depending on the application(s), there are several types of grease that a shop or user must have on hand. Example: Emerald-C, Lithium, HD Axle and Wheel bearing grease and more which also depend on use, ambient, operating temperatures and conditions (damp/wet/dry).
1536585
Yes, it can be refilled but I wouldn't recommend it. I've done it and I'm wasn't happy with the refill. I buy new cartridges now....
591025
yes, just spray and let dry. No spots. I recommend hooking it up for only the final rinse so that you get the most use out of the cartridge before having to replace.
1577503
I use a lithium spray just around the pivot point, I imagine any actual grease is going to be quite messy
2268732
Mine is 2 years old and I have filled the toner cartridges several times....I use a local company who specializesin refilling toner cartridges...they find away to refill anything !!!! It might be that the original starter cartridge which lasts a very short time is sealed
1139041
The manual says to add a small squirt of automotive grease (e.g., white lithium grease) to the rotary head after every 30-40 hours of operation. They do not recommend ovefilling the rotary head housing as it will bog down the rotary head.
460156
That package is used only if you want to fill your own cartridges. I sent mine back to the provider and got cartridges instead. I have not the foggiest idea how to use the refill package.Phyllis
1127368
You can always use refilled cartridges, but my experience through many HP printers is that they leak, are unreliable, and in the end you will spend more on repairs than the cost of purchasing genuine and new sealed in original box HP cartridges. I purchase them always on auction at reasonable prices for always quality printing and rare repairs. Your choice. Pay now or pay later.