Insert# 113
Ink Fill and Use Instructions for the Refillable Cartridge System for Epson™ 7700/9700, 7890/9890 and 7900/9900 Printers
The instructions below describe how to fill and use refillable cartridges, in general terms. Color managed work flows are not discussed here, nor are instructions for using Piezography inks. Filling and using these cartridges is easy, provided you are prepared before you begin and follow the instructions below. High quality ink is available in various size bottles from www.inkjetmall.com. For further information on ConeColor inks, visit www.conecolor.com. An info sheet for ConeColor and Piezography K7 ink use is located on page 2 of these instructions, please refer to it before filling the cartridges with ink.
Background Information to Read Before Beginning:
Cartridges are sold individually, as sets and with ink bottles. Refer to the item description to know what is included with the specific item you purchased.
1.Before beginning, make sure to have the following items on hand:
•Ink bottle(s), which can be ordered from www.inkjetmall.com.
•Empty refillable cartridge(s). Each cartridge must have a fill hole plug and chip attached on the top.
•Funnel(s) for filling and refilling cartridges with ink.
•A pair of thin rubber gloves to wear when filling or refilling cartridges.
•A slip-tip syringe and priming tip needed for priming cartridges with ink before installing into the printer.
•A table or work surface large enough to hold all cartridges and ink bottles. If you wish, cover the table with newspapers or a plastic sheet to protect it from ink spills.
•Work near a sink for easy cleanup.
•A roll of paper towels.
•A bottle of Windex or other glass cleaner.
•Printer: before you begin, verify that all positions in the nozzle check pattern are fully printing and your printer is in perfect working order. Fix any printing related problems before proceeding.
•A chip resetter is needed when a cartridge reads empty to make it read full againbut is NOT necessary when installing new cartridges. Chip resetters are available thru Inkjetmall.
2.Treating and avoiding ink spills:
•If ink spills, wipe it up as quickly as possible. Blot ink with paper towels, then spray glass cleaner and wipe with a paper towel.
•Ink spilled on clothing or other fabric, on carpets or on porous surfaces like wood or unglazed ceramic tiles will likely cause permanent stains. Keep this in mind as you choose the workspace area and clothing you wear.
•If you spill ink on the outside of a cartridge during filling, wipe the ink off with a paper towel, rather than rinsing it off, to avoid getting water into the cartridge.
•If you spill ink on your skin it will temporarily stain. Clean the ink off with water and an abrasive soap, such as “Lava” soap or with regular soap using a rough sponge. Thin rubber gloves are recommended when filling ink cartridges because accidents can happen.
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Insert# 113
Procedure for Filling Cartridges:
1.Please refer to the photo on top of page 1 to familiarize yourself with the cartridge parts before filling. If you are filling cartridges for the first time, unwrap them and inspect them for damage. Contact Inkjetmall if you suspect a cartridge is damaged. Make sure the chip is attached flat and straight on top of each cartridge. Also, make sure there is a silicone plug in the fill hole on top of each cartridge. If not, please check inside the cartridge wrapping before you discard it.
2.Arrange the ink bottles on your work surface. Do not open them yet. For Piezography ink users, we recommend writing the shade # on each cartridge by following the chart at the bottom of this pagethis will make for easy refilling in the future and avoid accidental ink mixing.
3.Put on your gloves.
4.Place a cartridge upright and remove the silicone plug from the filling hole on top. Select the correct bottle of ink for the cartridge, and shake it gently. Unscrew the cap, and remove the silicone nipple from the bottle top.
5.Insert funnel into the cartridge fill hole. Support the funnel and cartridge with one hand. Pour ink with the other.
6.Fill the cartridge until the ink level reaches the “Max” line on the end of the cartridge. If your cartridge doesn’t have a “Max” line, keep the ink level about 1/2” from the top of the cartridge. Do not add more ink than this, as it may cause problems during printing. Reinsert plug into fill hole after filling cartridge with ink.
7.Repeat the above steps for the remaining cartridges. After filling cartridges with ink, funnels can be rinsed with water, air dried and used for later refilling. If the funnels stain and can’t be cleaned to a “new” condition, this will not contaminate your inks. However, introducing even small amounts of ink from one color/shade bottle into another color bottle will contaminate your inks, so be careful of this.
Color Ink Users:
Match label on the ConeColor Pro HDR (pigment) or Ink-Thrift (dye) ink bottles, cartridge color position label and printer’s ink position label.
ConeColor Pro pigment inks are such a close match to Epson UtraChrome K3 and HDR inks, that you can install ConeColor inks one at a time as your Epson carts run empty. Gently shake ink cartridges every few weeks to keep pigment in suspension and printing full density, as pigment inks settle over time.
InkThrift dye should be used as a whole set for the best results, as pigment and dye inks look and work differently.
Piezography K7 Ink Shade Placement for x900 & x890 Printers:
This table applies to Piezography K7 inks. Please note Piezography K7 inks are seven different shades of black, 1 being the darkest and 7 being the lightest. Gently shake ink cartridges every few weeks to keep pigment in suspension and printing full density, as pigment inks settle over time.
To print ONLY matte, install Neutral shade 1 in the MK position and PiezoFlush in the PK+ LLK positions. To print gloss and matte, use MPS shade 1 in the PK position and GO in the LLK position (as listed in the chart below). Glossy curves must be used for the highest quality gloss output. Contact Inkjetmall for more information or to have a custom glossy K7 curve made.
If using a 7900/9900 PiezoFlush can be used in the Green and Orange positions.
Before attempting to print with Piezography inks, thoroughly read our “NEW Piezography Manual” on the Piezography technical-support page here: http://www.piezography.com/PiezoPress/technical-support/. Other helpful documents are also available on this page as well as some pre-made glossy K7 curves.
Ink Cartridge and Printer |
Piezography K7 Ink Shade Used |
Color Position |
in This Slot |
Matte Black |
NU #1 (matte) |
Photo Black |
MPS #1 (gloss) |
Cyan |
#2 |
Magenta |
#4 |
Yellow |
#7 |
Light Black |
#6 |
Light Cyan |
#3 |
Light Magenta |
#5 |
Light Light Black |
PiezoFlush or GO |
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