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Printers are widely used and popular for their convenience in both office and home printing. In response to the demand for cost-effective solutions and enhanced user experience, today, we will share with you how to refill ink cartridges through the following article. Let's follow along and share the knowledge.
Step-by-Step Guide on Refilling Ink Cartridges
Initiate the Ink Cartridge Refilling Process
- Employ sharp-nosed pliers to grip components and screws inside the ink box.
- Use both 2-edge and 4-edge screwdrivers to disassemble the screws from the ink box.
- Utilize an air spray to blow away residual ink on the ink box and components during the refilling process.
After adequately preparing the tools for printer ink refilling, you need to identify and understand the structure of the ink box to be refilled. Currently, there are two common types of cartridges: the small 35A cartridge using ultra-fine ink and the standard cartridge using regular ink. To refill printer ink, follow the steps below.
1. Refill ink for small cartridges using ultra-fine ink designed for LaserJet P1005/P1006/Canon 3050/3100...
Step 1: Utilize a 4-edge screwdriver to loosen the screws on the gear side and remove the protective cover of the drum gear, neatly placing it aside (You can use the cover of the ink box).
When disassembling, be cautious as this ink box contains a spring right next to the protective cover of the drum, and you need to remove this first.
Step 2: Hold the ink box with the gear end facing you and tilt the drum face up to avoid spills of old ink and waste ink. Hold the left hand on the drum side and the right hand on the open ink box gently, pulling slowly from the right hand towards the back. Then, you can separate the two parts, the waste ink tray (including drum, rubber roller) and the ink tray (including magnetic roller).
Step 3: Proceed to remove the screw from the non-gear side and lift the magnetic roller. Use a soft cloth to clean the magnetic roller and pour ink into the ink tray. (In principle, the small 35A cartridge is quite selective with ink, so you can pour out all the excess ink)
Step 4: After refilling the ink and reinstalling the toner, proceed to remove the drum, rubber roller, and waste ink scraper for cleaning and disposal of waste ink. Be gentle while cleaning the drum and rubber roller, as any dirt on these components will directly show on the printout.
Step 5: Reassemble the toner box as before and commence usage. After refilling the ink, it's advisable to clean the exterior of the toner box for cleanliness. Rotate the drum evenly before installing it into the machine and perform a test print.
2. Refill ink for cartridges using regular ink designed for LaserJet 1102, 2900, 3300, 3050...
Before refilling the ink, check the structure and type of the cartridge to find the appropriate way to remove the toner box. Here, Mytour will guide through the example of the Canon 2900 printer with the 12A cartridge.
Step 1: Use a 4-edge screwdriver to loosen the 2 screws on the drum gear and remove the protective cover on the gear side. Pay attention, as for unused toner boxes, there will be a label affixed on top. After loosening the screws, take off the cover at the top part of the drum.
Step 2: Gently pull the cover using your hand, and you'll find a small white stainless steel peg; there's a similar peg at the other end. Now, use needle-nose pliers or a 2-edge screwdriver to pull out these two pegs. For toner boxes refilled for the first time, these pegs will be stiff, so follow these steps: remove the screws at both ends of the drum > remove the connecting spring between 2 pieces > remove the cover > remove the drum > remove the rubber roller > push the peg from the inside out using a sharp-edged screwdriver or a bicycle spoke. After pushing, the peg will be much easier to pull out.
Step 3: In the waste ink tray (with drum and rubber roller), pour out the waste ink sequentially by following these steps: remove the drum > remove the rubber roller > remove the 2 screws on the large scraper of the toner box > pour out the waste ink. Then, reassemble everything.
Note: This excess ink portion usually contains impurities and paper fibers, so do not reuse this ink portion as it may damage the printer.
Step 4: Similar to the ink tray section, disassemble and pour out the ink, using a funnel (if available) for ink refilling. Additionally, you can remove the spindle and small scraper for cleaning. Check the components to see if any are deteriorated and consider replacing them.
Note: Before pouring the ink, shake the ink bottle well, open the ink bottle cap and attach a funnel to pour ink in > loosen the screw to open the cover of the ink container > open the pouring cap > pour in the ink. Then, reassemble as before.
Step 5: Once completed, assemble the two parts of the ink box together > insert the pegs on both sides > install the pulling spring to connect the two pieces and clean the outside of the ink box.
Step 6: Insert the ink box into the printer and perform a test print. If the printout shows dark streaks, blur, or other stains, there are various possible issues, which will be detailed in subsequent articles.
Here is a basic guide on how to handle printer ink, shared by Mytour. We hope this guide enables you to purchase and refill ink for your printer at home, saving you costs.
When using a printer, users often encounter frustrating errors, and one of those issues is the printer not responding to print commands even after thorough checks. However, not every time checking reveals the cause of the printer not responding error. In such cases, if you don't have assistance, consider seeking professional help to avoid further complications.
