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Refilling is an option you can do when your ink runs dry. It is closely related to ink refill kit. An ink refill kit is a set of specific tools and certain amount of ink to refill the empty cartridge.

It is a much cheaper alternative compare to buying a new cartridge as only fresh ink and some small kits are required for this process. The process needs some tools such as bottles of ink, needles and cartridge holder. Every refill kit set varies depending on the manufacturer and the cartridge type. Some tools are always provided, while others are optional, for example the cartridge holder and needle to withdraw the air out of the cartridge.

Although every manufacturer produces a different type of cartridge, most of them can be refilled 3 to 10 times. Refilling gives you the opportunity to refill your cartridge on your own. It is also recyclable and nature friendly as fewer cartridges will be thrown away.

There is also bad rumor about refilling. It can take 10-15 minutes to refill an ink cartridge for those who are not familiar in doing it. It is a time spender and it is well known with the mess. Many people do not take refilling as an option because of the mess and the story of the bad experience they heard. Many of the unsuccessful refill kit from the past are known as universal kit. This kit is designed for multiple cartridges, while every cartridge is designed differently. Therefore this universal kit doesn't always fit in every cartridge. Big failure followed this universal kit. Although many specific refill kits is provided nowadays, most people still prefer buying new ink cartridge instead of refilling it, because it is still associated with the mess.

There are different quality and types of refilling. Some are safe and successful, while others can damage the printer or produce bad printing result. It is depending on the kit, whether it is the right tool or not, and the refiller.

Now, is it an option for you when your cartridge is empty?

by Mary
 
 
 
 
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