Is there a way to take the nib and feeder out for better cleaning?
292442
Yes, the nib and the cartridge/converter come apart from each other and from the rest of the pen. It works like any old fashion fountain pen that has either cartridge or converter for ink reservoir.
1763103
Do you have an online manual? All the answers can be found in it. I believe you can press and hold the STOP button to clear it. Check your paper and ink, too.
211986
It's really easy, grip with your fingers with a rag over the nib and pull away from the pen. To put the next one on, slide onto the two tracks and push in until it stops. Great pen and super selection of nibs
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.
715376
Check out the photos on the Amazon product page. Although the photos show a converter, this fits into the nib unit in exactly the same way as a cartridge. Simply, but gently, push the smallest end of the cartridge into the opening behind the threaded portion of the nib unit so that the nipple inside the unit pierces the membrane at the tip of the cartridge. You may have to wait a moment or two for the ink to get through - a couple of quick but gentle downward shakes usually does the trick (but don't bang the nib down on the paper to start the inkflow!), or you can even give the cartridge a slight squeeze if necessary. Sounds much harder than it actually is! Just check the photos for how the pen looks disassembled and have a play around. Easy.
1272190
I have never received one that way, but as long as nothing is broken just pop the Cartridge in screw the body to the front section and write.if the nib is off it can be pushed on the feed easily, just make sure the lips are straight on the black feed rails.
158282
To remove grab the nub and pull directly out of the pencil. It may feel like it is stuck so just pull a little harder. To insert reverse the process.
458546
Yes you can. I believe that the pen comes with the converter so you will be able use it right away. If it doesnot come with it, any standard converter will fit it. Like all pens from China, you must clean the converter and the nib before use. All you have to do is use soap and water. Let it soak and rinse it well. Give it plenty of time to dry and you will be good to go. You will be surprised with the quality of the Chinese pens.
1610587
this one is Built-in marker tray but you should be able to take it off thanks
2011314
Its easy just pull the pen apart and pull the old cartridge out of its holder and stick the new one in there a little tuff sometimes to pull out but shouldn't harm it as an aircraft maintainer I use my aviator pen everday don't leave home without it. hope this helps you.
621447
The replacement nibs come with an included feed mechanism. It all comes in a plastic container that holds it securely. I just swapped nibs on my 580 with a nib that was put in the nib holder still wet with ink. A year later the nib was still fresh, didn't need to clean it.
655716
Shake it upside down gently.... the ink needs to flow down to the tip.... Once the ink is flowing you should not have a problem again. Sometimes I wet the nib under some running water, and then blot it on a paper towel, this starts the capillary effect to pull the ink down also. When you change the ink you might want to rinse the nib, or flush the pen with water, and then put a new cartridge in, not every time, but every few weeks. I store the pen laying flat on my desk so the ink neither runs back out of the tip, or all into the tip endlessly. It always starts smooth and does not dry out quickly. I also carry it in my pocket most of the time I am not at my desk. I am loving this pen, even much more so than my more expensive ones. If you end up becoming a fountain pen lover, and use it a lot, google how to convert it to "dropper fill" Which is not hard, get an "o" ring that fits where the bottom screws up, then you just use an eye dropper, or syringe to fill the whole bottom body with ink, then screw it closed, you have a LOT more ink that way. 5ml instead of 0.75ml or so. http://www.gouletpens.com/Preppy_Eyedropper_Package_Set_p/package-preppyed.htm
1819706
You might check to see if the nib and feed are seated deeply enough. Try to push them into the section farther.
1217322
HiYes you can change the nibs has long has they are suitable for The Parker sonnet.RegardsBev
894519
Yes you can just remove the little filter that's at the base of the feeder, it was getting clogged. Other than that it worked like a charm for plasti dip :)
37217
Try unscrewing the barrel, removing the cartridge or converter, and gently flushing the nib and feed assembly with warm running water. That's what I do periodically to clean my Parker. Granted, the ink is a bit watery for a bit when you put it back together, but that's only until the pen dries.
382887
Better use a mitt, the tray does not slide out automatically. My old one did that, but unfortunately, it bit the dust.