Before you
start:
1. Read the
instructions carefully.
2. Work over
a sink or a surface covered in layers of newspaper (just in
case).
3. Only re-fill
a cartridge that has just run out ~ this kit will not work
with old dried out cartridges. Even 30 minutes can ruin a cartridge if it dries out!
4. Have your
printer manual handy for instructions on inserting a “new” cartridge.
COLOUR CARTRIDGES
Lexmark offers for sale two different versions of these cartridges.
The regular versions are not refillable. They are "Return Program" cartridges. In theory, when you buy these cartridges you agree to return the empty cartridge to Lexmark. In return, Lexmark gives you a discounted price.
The "A" versions (listed above) can be refilled. However, the price of these is higher than the regular version, so most people unknowingly buy the regular version.
IMPORTANT: If you want to refill, you need "A" version cartridges.
1. Put the Ink Cartridge on some paper towels or Newspaper in an area where you can tolerate a spill.
2. Peal off the top label, taking note of the tiny vent holes visible at the label edges.
3. CAREFULLY make all three holes shown in the diagram above (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow) larger with a small drill/screw or something similar.
4. Fill the syringe with 7ml of the CORRECT colour ink for the chamber you are filling (the Hi-Capacity 37XLA will take approx 15ml of each colour).
5. Very CAREFULLY inject ink into each chamber until the sponge is full. A little ink might come out of the top when full, so cover up the other two holes while filling one.
6. When finished, carefully replace the top label in the position it was in originally, or use some adhesive tape. Make sure the vent holes are still visible as they were when the label was in its original position.
7. Replace the cartridge (as a new cartridge if the software asks) and run 1 - 3 cleaning cycles as per printer instructions.
IMPORTANT
We recommend refilling prior to the cartridge becoming empty.
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink
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