OM2
Printer Guru
I just filled my 2nd and 3rd ink cartridges tonight
Yeeee ha!
Some observations:
- I asked about the refilling needles in past threads
I was told that you could simply wash them out and didn't need to keep them separated
I'd argue against this - I've used 3 needles so far and despite washing them they seem to have small residues stuck inside
(I'm sure they would come out if I spent a further 10 minutes washing them)
So... to any newbie, I'd recommend keeping them separate
Question: how do keep track of which needle is for which colour?
Answer: use the squezee caps (erm, I think that's what they're called) and store with these in sealable bags
See below:
- When inserting the needle, I've figured 2 things that don't seem to be mentioned in the guides:
You need to insert the needle down the middle. Otherwise, there seem to be 2 columns left and right. If you hit these and push hard enough, you'll end up breaking or bending the needle (this is what I did with my first refill!)
If you go down EXACTLY down the middle, then you can hit a central column - this is a problem when you try to inject ink - since the column blocks the ink!!
So, you have to draw back the needle just a small amount
For both the above points, I'm sure I didn't read anywhere else in the guides
+ Could it be that Canon have caught on and have slight adjusted the cartridges to try and foil refillers?
- If you buy your needles from somewhere like Octoink, then the needles are the *exact* right length
(Someone please correct me if this is wrong)
The guides which I read said that I had to at least get 2 or 3mm of needle in
I was having a hard time figuring out if the needle had gone in enough
Whereas it would have been better for me to know: just insert the whole needle al the way!!
If you insert it right, then just the right amount of the needle is inserted!
(But be careful about bending the needle and getting it in all the way - since you'll probably have problems if you start inserting ink)
Would be good to hear what you guys think of all the above
Omar
Yeeee ha!
Some observations:
- I asked about the refilling needles in past threads
I was told that you could simply wash them out and didn't need to keep them separated
I'd argue against this - I've used 3 needles so far and despite washing them they seem to have small residues stuck inside
(I'm sure they would come out if I spent a further 10 minutes washing them)
So... to any newbie, I'd recommend keeping them separate
Question: how do keep track of which needle is for which colour?
Answer: use the squezee caps (erm, I think that's what they're called) and store with these in sealable bags
See below:
- When inserting the needle, I've figured 2 things that don't seem to be mentioned in the guides:
You need to insert the needle down the middle. Otherwise, there seem to be 2 columns left and right. If you hit these and push hard enough, you'll end up breaking or bending the needle (this is what I did with my first refill!)
If you go down EXACTLY down the middle, then you can hit a central column - this is a problem when you try to inject ink - since the column blocks the ink!!
So, you have to draw back the needle just a small amount
For both the above points, I'm sure I didn't read anywhere else in the guides
+ Could it be that Canon have caught on and have slight adjusted the cartridges to try and foil refillers?
- If you buy your needles from somewhere like Octoink, then the needles are the *exact* right length
(Someone please correct me if this is wrong)
The guides which I read said that I had to at least get 2 or 3mm of needle in
I was having a hard time figuring out if the needle had gone in enough
Whereas it would have been better for me to know: just insert the whole needle al the way!!
If you insert it right, then just the right amount of the needle is inserted!
(But be careful about bending the needle and getting it in all the way - since you'll probably have problems if you start inserting ink)
Would be good to hear what you guys think of all the above
Omar
