BLACK INSTRUCTIONS FOR HP C6656 & C8727
COLOR INSTRUCTIONS HP C6656, C6657, C6658 & C8728

BLACK CARTRIDGES: C6656 & C8727

1. Remove cartridge from printer & place into cartridge clip.  Insert print head first onto sponge material and slide cartridge top into clip.
   
2. This cartridge uses a sponge material to retain ink.  To get to the sponge remove the label at the top of the cartridge.
   
3. Once you have removed the label fill your injector with 10 cc's of ink
   
4. Insert the injector into cartridge chamber as show on the image above.  Insert the injector as far as you can go and then draw back about 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch.  . 
   
5. Begin to inject ink into the cartridge very slowly.  Remember: you are injecting into a sponge--GO SLOW.  Slide the injector outward at small increments as you inject the ink.  This will allow more of the sponge to quickly become saturated.
   
6. When you see ink begin to bubble at the top of the vent hole stop injecting ink.  Wait a few seconds and slowly remove the injector.  Return any unused ink to its bottle.  Sealing the top of the cartridge can be accomplished by reusing original label or by use of tape (scotch tape as an example).
   
7. If cartridge accepts a complete refill then repeat using an additional 5cc.
   
8. 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.
   
9. When finished, allow cartridge to sit in cartridge clip for several minutes before removing.  This will allow ink to be absorb into the sponge.
   

COLOR CARTRIDGES C6657, C6658 & C8728

1. Remove cartridge from printer & place into cartridge clip.  Insert print head first onto sponge material and slide cartridge top into clip.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Using the cartridge diagrams above to determine which color you wish to refill first. 
   MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CORRECT COLOR CODES FOR YOUR CARTRIDGE.
   
4. Tape over holes that you are not going to refill.
   
5. Once you are ready to refill, fill injector to 5cc
   
6. Insert the injector into cartridge chamber. Insert the injector as far as you can go and then draw back about 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch.
   
7. Begin to inject ink into the cartridge very slowly.  Remember: you are injecting into a sponge--GO SLOW.  Slide the injector outward at small increments as you inject the ink.  This will allow more of the sponge to quickly become saturated.
   
8. When you see ink begin to bubble at the top of the vent hole stop injecting ink.  Wait a few seconds and slowly remove the injector.  Return any unused ink to its bottle.  Sealing the top of the cartridge can be accomplished by reusing original label or by use of tape (scotch tape as an example).
   
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. REPEAT process with remaining colors.
    
11. When finished, allow cartridge to sit in cartridge clip for several minutes before removing.  This will allow ink to be absorb into the sponge.
    

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1. Initially the cartridges may release ink.  This is not uncommon when ink has been quickly injected into sponge .  Allow cartridge to sit in sink or plastic container until it has stopped.  Do not place the cartridge on a paper towel or anything that might draw ink out of the cartridge.  DO NOT install your cartridge until the cartridge has ceased releasing ink.
   
2. Test your printer.  If you see lines in your print or incomplete print then perform several primer pages as described below.  We recommend 5-6 primer prints, though more many be necessary .
   
3. Make sure your injector is thoroughly clean and all bottles are properly sealed before storing your kit.
   

Due to nature of the print heads on Hewlett Packard cartridges, it is common that after several refills that the cartridge components become fatigued and cease to function.  There are many factors involved in why the cartridge will fail.  How long it takes is partially up to you.  Here are some guideline to protecting your cartridge and getting the most from it.

1. Never touch the contact points or print head of the cartridge.  Oil from your finger tips will corrode the delicate surface.
   
2. Clean the contact points with a Q-tip or soft coated cleaning cloth (such as those made for CDs).  Using distilled or filtered water is recommended.
   
3. Refill the cartridge before it is empty.  HP cartridges use a heating mechanism to dispense ink.  Running a dry cartridge for any length of time can 'burn up' the cartridge.
   
4. Expect the inevitable:  Cartridges will eventually cease to work.  Have an extra cartridge on hand.  All printer manufacturers recommend this as well.  It is just good practice to keep a new cartridge available at all times
   
5. Never scrape the contact points or print head area with any type of abrasive material.  This includes paper towels, newspaper…
   

Primer pages can be used to assist in clearing blockage in a print head, or simply for 'priming' the cartridge.  The purpose is to force ink, air and blockage out of the cartridge.
To create primer pages simple follow the instructions below.

1. Black Primer:  Take any painting or draw program and cover the surface of your page with a single large block of black.  The more surface that is covered on the page the better.
   
2. Color Primer:  Take any paint of draw program and create three blocks running the length of the page.  Make one Cyan  the second Magenta the third Yellow
   
3. To Use.  Just print the page!  Print as many pages as is necessary to get the ink flowing properly.