CARTRIDGES SHOULD BE REFILLED PRIOR TO RUNNING OUT OF INK
Damage to the print heads could result from running a dry cartridge.

BEFORE
Before you get started here are some suggestions for getting the most from the refilling process while maintaining a clean, usable work area.
1. Work close to or over a sink. Wear the gloves included with kit.
2. Place an adequate amount of newspaper over your work area.
3. Have prepared for use a cup of water and several paper towels folded into quarters.


FILL LOCATIONS
ACCESSING THE INTERNAL SPONGE:
There are two methods used to access the internal sponge of these cartridges.   The first method is to peel the label off entirely.  This is preferred for the first couple of times you refill as it allows you to see the vent holes that lead into the fill holes.
Once you have become accustomed to refilling these cartridges you can access the fill holes simply by using a push pin or supplied needles to puncture the top label to access the sponge.  When using this method make sure the hole is larger than the needle so air can escape while you are injecting ink into the cartridge.

THE REFILL PROCESS
BLACK CARTRIDGES: 94 / 96

1. This cartridge uses a sponge material to retain ink.  To get to the sponge remove the label at the top of the cartridge
   
2. Once you have removed the label attach needle to injector and fill injector with 10cc of ink*.
   
3. Insert the injector needle 1/2" into desired fill hole.
   
4. Begin to inject ink into the cartridge very slowly.  Remember: you are injecting into a sponge--GO SLOW. 
   
5. When you see ink begin to bubble at the top of the fill hole stop injecting ink.  Immediately blot any visible ink with paper towel.
   
6. Slowly remove injector and return any unused ink to its bottle. 
   
7. Sealing the top of the cartridge can be accomplished by reusing original label or by use of tape (scotch tape as an example).
   
8. If cartridge accepts a complete refill then repeat using an additional 5cc*.
   
9. To clean the injector draw water in and out repeatedly.  A good 8-10 times will do an effective job. For more thorough cleaning remove tip and run both under a faucet.
   
10. When finished, inspect the bottom of the cartridge.  If there is any ink at the bottom blot on paper towel.  DO NOT SCRAPE--blot.
    
11. Allow cartridge to sit for several minutes before inserting into printer.  This will allow ink to be absorbed into the sponge.
    

When filling the black cartridge it is best to use a couple of fill holes to ensure a complete refill.  As an example you can fill the three holes closest to the outside edges of the cartridge filling each with equal amounts of ink.  If you prefer you can use just two of the fill holes, the one closest to the print head and one of the two farthest from the print head.
* Though the capacity of ink in the 94 is less than the 96 the cartridges are physically identical.  You can fill the 94 to a higher capacity then it originally contained.

THE REFILL PROCESS
COLOR CARTRIDGES 95 / 97 / 99

1. This cartridge uses a sponge material to retain ink.  To get to the fill location you must first remove the label at the top of the cartridge.
   
2. Use the cartridge diagrams above to determine which color you wish to refill first. 
   MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CORRECT COLOR CODES FOR YOUR CARTRIDGE.
   
3. Tape over holes that you are not going to refill with a piece of tape.  Scotch tape is acceptable for this purpose.
   
4. Once you are ready to refill, attach needle to injector and fill injector to 4cc.
   
5. Insert the injector needle 1/2" into desired fill hole.
   
6. Begin to inject ink into the cartridge very slowly.  Remember: you are injecting into a sponge--GO SLOW.
   
7. When you see ink begin to bubble at the top of the vent hole stop injecting ink.  .  Immediately blot any visible ink with paper towel.
   
8. Wait a few seconds and slowly remove the injector.  Return any unused ink to its bottle. 
   
9. Sealing the top of the cartridge can be accomplished by reusing original label or by use of tape (scotch tape as an example).
   
10. To clean the injector draw water in and out repeatedly.  A good 8-10 times will do an effective job. For more thorough cleaning remove tip and run both under a faucet.
    
11. REPEAT process with remaining colors.
    
12. When finished, allow cartridge to sit several minutes before returning to printer.  This will allow ink to be absorbed into the sponge.
    

Though the recommend amount of ink to start with is listed as 4cc your cartridge may not take this much ink.  The amount of ink the cartridge will accept is dependant on the amount used.  In some refills you may not get more than 1cc of ink if the color being refilled was not used as much as other colors in the cartridge.

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