what is the push converter? can normal ink cartliges be used?
1832533
The push converter is a refillable cartridge that is used with a bottle of ink. You must refill this pen when it runs out of ink.
1832534
Push converter allows you to use bottled ink. Yes it can use an ink cartridge. The converter saves money and adds more color choices of ink.
1234993
I dont believe you need anything special or different. You manually install them exactly as you would all other ink cartriges that fit in your printer. You just have to follow your printer's normal instructions to change out ink.
1351372
I have used a Cross converter not specified for the Cross model I have. I have three different Cross fountain pens with converters and they all work far better tha Parkers and Sheaffers.If I were you I would give any of the many converters that resemble the one pictured--the same type as in my Cross pens.
1632157
One of two ways. You can use an ink cartridge which are sold at office supply stores or you can insert the converter that was shipped with the pen. It either has a twist or slide on it that activates a plunger within the converter. Place the entire nib in a bottle of fountain pen ink and draw the ink into the converter by either twisting the top of the converter to drive the plunger up and down or sliding it up and down. Do this several times to fill the converter then push it down to expel some of the ink and pull it back so you have an air gap at the top of the converter. I usually leave about 1/4 of the converter as an air gap.
2048151
Easiest way is to use an ink cartridge. They are pretty generic and available on Amazon. You just unscrew the pen, take out the converter and pop in the small cylindrical ink cartridge. There is a small pin that will puncture the cartridge when you push it all the way in. There are also a lot of YouTube videos that will show you how to insert the cartridge or how to fill the pen from a bottle of ink.
1120330
No, you do not have to buy an ink converter. The ink filling system is built in to the pen.
709958
I think it can be filled both ways. When I look at the tip of the converter, it looks exactly like the tip of an ink cartridge. Since the converter is the push-in type, like the cartridges are, I am almost certain you can use the JinHao ink cartridges. My other JinHao fountain pen came with a converter like this pen has, but I'm just using the black ink cartridges that come in that 25-pack (5 boxes @ 5 per box). Also, by the way, if you look at "people who bought this also bought...", you'll see that they bought that 25-pack of black ink cartridges made by JinHao. They are, in fact, shipped from China, so it will take between 1 and 2 weeks before you receive them.
633912
Press: "Setup" &gt; "1 Ink Levels" &gt; "2 Cartridge Replacement" ~Good Luck!
223958
It's not printer specific. It's simply a protocol converter. It's worked on every printer I've tried it on.
2064613
The little spring inside the converter is an agitator. It helps break up air bubbles that may form inside and prevent the ink from flowing freely.
1248473
As far as I can tell the sides are almost identical, nothing on the box suggests you can't or indicates a "this side up" insertion into a printer. The paper is so heavy I see no reason ink penetration should be an issue with a normal printer.
283970
Mine came with a converter. I soaked, cleaned the pen throughly before I filled it with Noodlers' Bulletproof Black. It wrote without skipping but the flow wasn't great and nib itself is scratchy. I tried Noodlers' Eel Blue which has a lubricant in it and got much better results. If you use a cartridge, squeeze it a bit to start the ink flow and/or run the nib under a stream of running water and wick with a paper towel.My best advice is to use an ink (Pilot or Noodlers Eel ink) that's free flowing and has a lubricant, if you really like this pen.
709960
I think it can be filled both ways. When I look at the tip of the converter, it looks exactly like the tip of an ink cartridge. Since the converter is the push-in type, like the cartridges are, I am almost certain you can use the JinHao ink cartridges. My other JinHao fountain pen came with a converter like this pen has, but I'm just using the black ink cartridges that come in that 25-pack (5 boxes @ 5 per box). Also, by the way, if you look at "people who bought this also bought...", you'll see that they bought that 25-pack of black ink cartridges made by JinHao. They are, in fact, shipped from China, so it will take between 1 and 2 weeks before you receive them. I think it can be filled both ways. When I look at the tip of the converter, it looks exactly like the tip of an ink cartridge. Since the converter is the push-in type, like the cartridges are, I am almost certain you can use the JinHao ink cartridges. My other JinHao fountain pen came with a converter like this pen has, but I'm just using the black ink cartridges that come in that 25-pack (5 boxes @ 5 per box). Also, by the way, if you look at "people who bought this also bought...", you'll see that they bought that 25-pack of black ink cartridges made by JinHao. They are, in... » Read More I think it can be filled both ways. When I look at the tip of the converter, it looks exactly like the tip of an ink cartridge. Since the converter is the push-in type, like the cartridges are, I am almost certain you can use the JinHao ink cartridges. My other JinHao fountain pen came with a converter like this pen has, but I'm just using the black ink cartridges that come in that 25-pack (5 boxes @ 5 per box). Also, by the way, if you look at "people who bought this also bought...", you'll see that they bought that 25-pack of black ink cartridges made by JinHao. They are, in fact, shipped from China, so it will take between 1 and 2 weeks before you receive them. « Show Less
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A converter is a piston device that allows you to use any ink you want in your pen. You can buy a $9.00 bottle of ink (1 - 3ounce bottle) and fill your pen repeatedly. A cartridge is prefilled allowing you to just take the old one out and put in a new one. I believe cost per cartridge is higher than the converter and multiple refills. Also the ink seems to evaporate quicker in the cartridge.
2043958
Go to jetpens.com. They have the converters (there are two i believe.... A plastic and metal one). Either is fine. You can buy them off amazon if they are cheaper here. Sorry( too lazy to look it up for ya) =p
444445
It's not a converter. You can attach it to a converter and use your products.
709959
Yes you can. The converter can be removed. Just make sure you get the correct cartridges.