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    Inkjet refill machines

    lsmayer, I can certainly help you out on everything that you may need to help you get started and avoid the mistakes I made in purchasing expensive equipment I didn't need or equipment that wasn't worth buying.... First of all I would stay away from Thai France as I have a centrifuge from them...
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    BEST METHODS OF USING isopropyl alcohol on sponge type CARTS(lexmark)

    Craig, How did you see the tar like substance? Did you take apart the lexmark 17? Did you remove the sponge? thx, Ron/InkDoodle
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    BEST METHODS OF USING isopropyl alcohol on sponge type CARTS(lexmark)

    Craig, Thanks for the reply... Actually its not the tops that i'm concerned about its more of trying to get a clean cut or removing the top off of the lexmark 70 easy enough. I tried prying it off but it doesn't work and now there is so much maroon pieces on the cart i can't even put on my...
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    BEST METHODS OF USING isopropyl alcohol on sponge type CARTS(lexmark)

    Sorry all, I forgot to mention that after removing the screen I looked for suppliers to provide me with the film/screen and the minimum quantity that you must order is 1000 screens at roughly .95cents a piece. This is a little out of my budget as I'm only remaning about 14-20 lexmark 70 carts a...
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    BEST METHODS OF USING isopropyl alcohol on sponge type CARTS(lexmark)

    Just wondering who has a good method of unclogging lexmark (lex 70's and lex 16/17's) type sponge filled clogged carts. I've been struggling with unclogging the goo stuck at the bottom of a lexmark 70. (getting streaks) The way I was successful on removing the shoe glue look alike type of goo...
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    Empties

    OK OK now who has the best contacts for HP and Lexmark empties. I know this is a topic where most rechargers don't like to provide there secrets but if anyone has any comments it would be much appreciated.
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    refilling lexmark 16

    Dan, FIRST TRY How are you filling the cart? I had the exact same problem as you. I used all the same tools as you except for the centrifuge machine. My steps were soak print head in solution for 3hours. or used ultrasonic cleaner for a couple of seconds Evacuated all old ink from cart...
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    Which Manufacturer?

    Not that I don't recommend Thaifrance at all, but the fact of purchasing from a supplier that is pretty far from you will cost you more than headaches with customs, payments, shipping and then what if the unit breaks or malfunctions, who will pay the shipping, freight etc. etc. THe shipping was...
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    When to use a Centrifuge Machine and vacuum filling machine

    Hi my fellow refillers, I'm hoping some of you can point me in the direction I'm looking for or I'm contemplating on purchasing a centrifuge machine from either www.speedbrite.com (625$) or one from www.thairfrance.com (725$). I'm still not clear if a centrifuge will help me with the problems...
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