Question : Why is it not possible to fill lexmark inkjet printer cartridges without causing the printer to malfunction.?
The ink levels shown do not reflect the correct values following a refill. Also there are lines in the print where there were none before.
- asked by Michael R
All Answers:
Answer #1
I've had that happen (the lines). I had to run several sheets through before it
would work. It's a pain.
- answered by diskkidd
Answer #2
It is possible and it works!I overcame this problem to a satisfactory
result.Yes, the ink levels shown do not reflect the correct values. However, I
refilled successfully and printing is as good as new since early August. Yes,
it was tricky, but I learned from it and I now have the experience to do it
again. I refilled color and black cartridges.I wrote about my experience and
blogged it in an AOL Journal and at bloglines.com.Here it is ------------------
August 4(?), 2006 My recent experience (successful) refilling the Lexmark Z611
(cheap) color printer.---------------------------------------Yes, we know that
many printers are cheaper than buying the new cartridges they require. Thus, we
have nearly reached the age of disposable printers.printer ink cartridges.
Having failed at my first attempt to refill the cartridges for the Lexmark Z611
(a $24.00 printer), I nearly pitched it, thinking I would just buy another
printer. Instead, I waited till next day. Determined to try again, I
learned 2 (secret?) tips, which follow. I had apparently overfilled the black
(17) cartridge. The sw "Solution Center" reported that the cartridge was still
LOW! SO, . . . .1) I then reported the cartridge as new instead of old.
(This made all the difference in the world.).2) I had to run "clean horizontal
streaks - forcing ink thru nozzles."This didn't help much after even several
attempts. Upon checking the included sw manual, I cleaned the nozzles and
contacts as directed with a soft wet cloth. It still didn't help. So, I just
put rubbling alcohol on the cloth and wiped again and again, firmly but
carefully. I still had to run "clean horizontal streaks" 2 more times. After
that, lo & behold!It worked! It prints fine now, refilled, like a new
cartridge! Yes, I know it's a cheap, popular printer. But I just wasn't in
the mood to go to Wal-Mart for another cheap new printer (and/or new cartridge)
which costs the same anyway!). This little success just "made my day" as they
say. I offer this little experience to any one else who has too quickly given
up hope. CybratThis experience can also be read at
Bloglines.com/public/cybrat
- answered by rvrjff
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