Suppliers of New & Remanufactured Ink & Toner Cartridges 3/95 Bedford Road, Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia 3135 Ph: (61) 03 9879 2500, Fax: (61) 03 9879 2800, ABN: 58 565 060 541 Copyright Spitfire Toner Rechargers © 2005

Facts On Refilling

How many times can I refill my cartridge?

It depends on the cartridge. Many cartridges are simply reservoirs and can be refilled many times as there are no parts that wear. Cartridges with built-in printheads typically can be refilled 3 - 6 times without affecting the print quality. Cartridges with a built-in printhead will wear for a number of reasons but the life of these cartridges can be prolonged by frequently topping up rather than allow the cartridge to run completely out of ink.

Can I refill my black cartridge with colour ink?

Usually yes. It is suggested that the cartridge is flushed out with a cleaning solution several times prior to refilling with the correct ink.

Can I use ink used for refilling a different type of printer?

No. Each type of printer functions in a slightly different manner . As a result each ink is developed to suit a particular printer and has different properties such as the size of the colour pigment which can block the printhead if put into the wrong cartridge.

Is the quality of the ink that Spitfire Toner supplies as good as the original?

All the inks are made to OEM standards and are designed to perform as good as the original ink.

Will I save much by refilling?

With Spitfire Toner's Bulk Refill Kits you can expect to save around 70%. Refer to the Inkjet & Bubblejet Refill Kit Table and you can see how much it will cost to refill your cartridge and compare it with the cost of a new cartridge for your printer.

What do I get in a refill kit?

The kit contains the ink, the tools and the instructions for refilling the cartridge. The only other item you need is the cartridge from your printer.

Is it difficult to refill a cartridge?

No. The refill kits are supplied with detailed instructions including diagrams and are written for the a person who is refilling for the very first time.

Where should I fill my cartridge?

Fill the cartridge in a "wet" area such as the laundry or lay newspaper down on the surface where you are filling so that any drops can be absorbed. This is a precaution particularly for new refillers. Once you get some practice you should not spill any drops of ink.

How do I get ink off my fingers?

A mild solution of ammonia and water will remove the ink. (ie 1 part ammonia and 9 parts water.)

Will refilling void my warranty?

Printer manufacturers want you to continue to buy new cartridges and are concerned about what you may refill the cartridge with. If the cartridge is filled with solvents this can damage both the cartridge and the printer. An ink that is not designed to be used in a particular printer can cause the printhead to block. The ink we supply is identical in properties to the manufacturers ink. Should you have a problem with the printer you should replace the cartridge with a new one so that the dealer has no reason to try and void your warranty.

Can I buy bulk ink?

Yes and you will save even more money once you have the tools to refill your cartridge. This is especially important for those with colour cartridges that have all three colours in the one unit. As you refill these you will find that depending on the type of printing you are doing you will use one colour more than the others. As a benefit you can purchase one particular colour rather than purchasing all three colours.

Is the shipping free?

Shipping in Australia is free for refill kits and bulk ink. For orders overseas click here.

I have refilled my Epson cartridge and have put it back in the printer but the out of ink light will not turn off?

Leaving your printer on take the cartridge out and put it back in. This will then switch the light off.

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