Take 1 or 2 cartridges for first fill/use? My first one seems gone after one use on 2 tie rods
255618
One is all that will fit. You may wish to carefully review the instructions for loading the cartridge and for releasing any air pockets, especially if your grease gun still feels as heavy as when you loaded it.
123707
I hardly ever use my printer and it has not been a problem leaving in the cartridges. I think your cartridge would dry out (maybe) either way, so why take them out?
419759
As I described in my long review, I was advised to take all out and place them back frst, once it didn't work, I was advised to take the other black cartridge and as soon as I placed the second one, it recognized. Just make sure you take the sticker and orange plastic on top. I didn't do anything else and it's intriguing why it works that way... Good luck, let me know.
310785
I had the same problem because my cartridges were all dried up...too old. Here is how I revived them and was, quite frankly, amazed they came back. First, I put about 1/2" of 91% rubbing alcohol in a plastic tub (like a butter tub or a cottage cheese tub). I set the cartridges in this alcohol for a day...just let them soak. I then rubbed them clean with a soft sponge and let them soak a little more. --an hour or so...then took them out and put the holes side to a vacuum cleaner hose with the vacuum on full blast. Hold the cartridge in your hand, make like a fist around it and suck the cartridge. This pulls the goop out of the holes. Now, fill the cartridge as per instructions and put them back int eh printer and run the print had cleaner several times. If you are still getting crappy prints, do a short soak in the alcohol about five minutes and then vacuum again and repeat the head cleaner cycle. This should do the trick. If not, your cartridges are too far gone. What pleased me about the kit is, my cartridges have never performed as well or printed so long. The kit provides enough stuff to refill them dozens of times. Also, never let your cartridges go very long without color printing or b&w printing..about a week at most. They can dry out and this is what kills a lot of cartridges. Even if you have to go ahead and buy a new set of cartridges, the kit is well worth it. You will see with your first refilling. If you take care of your cartridges, and refill them at the first sign they are getting weak, I can bet you will never again pay $35.00 or $50.00 for a stupid cartridge set that only lasts ten weeks.
817440
By the way, check the YouTube videos on how to wind back the cartridge counters to get an extra life out of your existing cartridges. Don't replace the old ones before they are empty.
1610129
I am hardly an expert which is important because I have had no problem replacing the cartridge. It can only go in correctly. Try again. Good luck.
2056327
You will want to make sure that the cartridge is seated properly. I have had them stick up a bit. If that doesn't work, contact the helpline. Good luck!
627911
I just used a pair of needle nose pliers. There's some good videos on YouTube if you have problems. The cartridge puller isn't necessary in my experience.
1361213
No problems yet, but only one refill. Check to be sure that there is not ink on the chip at the bottom front of the cartridge or on the pins that make contact with the chip. Clean them with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol to see if that helps. As for the colors, try the cleaning function that was mentioned in another answer. You can also remove the print head to see if there is any spilled ink on those contacts. If all else fails and you are still missing colors, soaking the print head in Windex for a couple of days, then rinsing in water can help dissolve clogs.
1176125
You only get one shot per cartridge. Then remove cartridge. Apply nozzle. Shake vigorously before each use thereafter. Keep cold but not frozen. Hope this helps.
912546
NEVER pull all of the cartridges out to replace the cartridges. Do them one at a time. Make sure all of the packing tape strips are off of the cartridge. Seat the cartridge properly before pressing down at the front of the cartridge. If the light doesn't come on there's something wrong. Most likely, you've ordered the wrong cartridges.
902351
Separate chambers. I took off the paper label on the cartridge so I could see the fill holes. Then I stuck a thin straw into a hole to see what color it had, and filled that hole with the proper color. I have been doing this a long time and it works great. I have better luck if I let the cartridge sit for a few hours after it is filled and then print a couple of test runs.
1748976
Yes there are cartridge loops. How many? I would have to check on that later tomorrow.
2022348
If you have to put charcoal in the cartridges, I will mix them together. I will check ammonia with color stick test to make sure everything is okay.
900296
I made a small hole that only the needle can enter straight & covered it w/ the label sticker of the cartridge (the hole is beneath the sticker). You can use a simple tape glue (not liquid glue) or a sticker. I think it's better to do, as in time it drys fast.
1541799
One for both sizes. Sometimes when the cartridges are old you may need another.
487374
some times the printer wont recognize a refiled cartridge. there is a chance that you may have caused damage to the contact strip. you have to be very careful when refilling the cartridge ,you should find some noe that know how to fill them to show you.