| Before you start:
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Work over a sink or a surface covered
in layers of newspaper (just in case).
3. Only re-fill a cartridge that has
just run out ~ this kit will not work with old dried out cartridges. Even 30
minutes can ruin a cartridge if it dries out!
4. Have your printer manual handy for
instructions on inserting a “new” cartridge.
DO NOT PIERCE THE TOP CENTRE HOLE!
 1. The Air pressure within the
51626A, 51629A/ 51629G & C6614D cartridges is regulated by an aerator
(Aperture C) that must be sealed to prevent leakage during refilling. Use
strong adhesive tape to completely seal this aperture.
2. The cartridge is sealed by a plastic ball in Aperture B on the top of the
cartridge. This ball must be removed by pushing it into the cartridge using
a ballpoint pen or other pointed tool. Be sure that you are working over a
sink when the ball is pushed into the cartridge ~ just in case!!
Newer versions of this cartridge do not have this opening; a hole of
approximately 3mm diameter must be carefully made in the same position shown
with the screw provided.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT PIERCE APERTURE A
3. The cartridge should now be rested in an upright position over the sink.
Inject up to 20ml of ink into the top corner hole (Aperture B). You must
seal the top corner hole so that it is air tight. We suggest using the screw
supplied or strong glue. Which ever you decide to use, you should squeeze
the cartridge just before sealing to set up the vacuum.
4. Have a pad of paper towels near by to place the cartridge on while the
cartridge is being squeezed. This is to absorb any ink that might be forced
out.
5. Remove the tape over aperture C, and blot with the tissue if necessary.
6. Set on a paper towel for an hour as a drip precaution. Expect a few drips
until the vacuum stabilizes
7. Replace the cartridge and run 1 - 3 cleaning cycles as per printer
instructions.
8. If necessary leave cartridge in printer for up to 24 hours. (This allows
ink to flow to the print head).
IMPORTANT - for best
results, cartridge should be refilled whilst some ink remains
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink.
 1. On
the 51625A, 51649A (51649G) & C1816A the filler holes are located under the
green or blue top. The green or blue top must be removed before refilling by
carefully prying it off with a thin flat metal blade, such as a bread knife
or penknife. Alternatively lay the cartridge on its side, hold down firmly,
and strike the green top with a blunt instrument to break its seal being
careful not to damage the circuits on the rear of the cartridge. This
process can be tricky but once you master it you will find the next one
easy.
2. Insert the filling needle into the filler hole of the colour to be
refilled, and push downwards until the filling needle reaches the centre of
the cartridge. Note: The cartridge contains a sponge and a slight resistance
may be felt. Important: When you take off the colour cartridge cap will
notice that the sponge is white. Do not change the sponge colour. Fill the
individual colours until the colour just begins to show in the white sponge.
3. Slowly inject up to 7ml. of ink until the sponge is saturated.
4. After refilling the top can be refitted and secured with adhesive tape.
5. Set above a paper towel for an hour as a drip precaution. Expect a few
drips. Do not allow the paper towel to touch the bottom of the cartridge, as
it will draw out all of the ink. Remove any large hanging drops immediately.
6. Replace the cartridge and run 1 - 3 cleaning cycles as per printer
instructions.
If necessary leave cartridge in the printer for up to 24 hours. (Allows ink
to flow to the print head).
IMPORTANT - for best
results, cartridge should be refilled whilst some ink remains
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink.
 1. Turn
the cartridge upside down. Carefully remove the black plastic film that
covers the filling hole (you may need to use a small knife for this), then
push in the ball bearing that seals the filling hole with a ballpoint pen or
something similar.
2. Slowly inject up to 20-25ml. of the correct colour ink (black, cyan,
magenta or yellow) into the filling hole.
3. Seal the filling hole by squeezing the cartridge sides (this will create
a vacuum when let go) and inserting the plug seal provided into the hole.
This seal must be airtight, if it is not, use some additional tape to ensure
an airtight seal or the cartridge will not work. Some ink will leak from the
print head.
4. Place the cartridge print head down on absorbent paper for 2 minutes to
draw out any excess ink and equalize pressure in the ink chamber.
5. Fill each colour required & then place the cartridge(s) back into the
printer and run a priming cycle per printer instructions or print a couple
of test pages.
IMPORTANT - for best
results, cartridge should be refilled whilst some ink remains.
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink.
 1. The
filling holes are located on the top of the cartridge and are sealed with
small plastic plugs. These must be removed by pushing them into the
cartridge with a ballpoint pen.
2. Seal two of the filling holes with tape whilst filling one, this will
prevent cross contamination of ink colours.
3. Insert the correct colour filling bottle into the filler hole of the
colour to be refilled (see diagram) and push downwards into the bottom of
the cartridge. Note: The cartridge contains a sponge and a slight resistance
will be felt.
4. Slowly inject up to 7-10ml.of ink until the sponge is saturated. Do not
reseal the filling holes. Important: Do not inject the last ml if air
bubbles are present.
5. Set above a paper towel for an hour as a drip precaution. Do not allow
the cartridge to touch the paper, since the paper will draw out the ink.
6. Re-insert the cartridge into the printer following the instructions in
your printer manual.
IMPORTANT - for best
results, cartridge should be refilled whilst some ink remains
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink.
 
1. Put the cartridge on some paper
towels in an area where you can tolerate a spill.
 2. Remove the identification label from the
top of the cartridge.
3. Insert the needle into the appropriate filling hole and push halfway into
the cartridge. Please ensure you are injecting the correct colour into the
correct hole. It doesn’t matter on the black but it does with the colour
cartridge.
4. Slowly inject the ink. If ink appears at the filling hole, gently pull
back on the plunger to remove the excess ink. Blot the printhead with
absorbent material until it stops dripping before moving onto the next
colour.
 5. Do not replace the identification
label.
6. Ensure the printhead has stopped dripping before returning the cartridge
to the printer. Replace the cartridge and run 1 - 3 cleaning cycles as per
printer instructions.
7. Clean the syringe & needle thoroughly for future use.
If necessary leave
newly filled cartridge in printer for up to 24 hours before using.
IMPORTANT: Even though the cartridge prints just fine, the ink level gauge
will NOT read full after a refill.
IMPORTANT: For best results, cartridge should be refilled whilst some ink
remains
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink.
INK LEVEL RESET
INSTRUCTIONS
Reset Method 1:
 1. Following the diagram at
right, place a piece of adhesive tape covering the only the blue coloured
contact (1 copper square). Make sure that only that contact is covered.
*Please note that the contacts shown are coloured for illustration purposes
only.
2. Place cartridge in the printer. The printer may tell you that there is a
problem with your cartridge. Ignore this message. The printer may print an
alignment page. If so, allow it to do so.
3. Take the cartridge out of the printer. Leave tape on first contact. Place
another piece of tape over the red coloured contact. Make sure that only
that contact is covered. *Please note that the contacts shown are coloured
for illustration purposes only.
 4. Repeat step 3.
5. Take the cartridge out of the printer for the final time. Take the
remaining tape off and place back in the printer. The estimated ink level in
the toolbox should read full.
WARNING: Take care not to lose tape covering contacts inside the printer.
This method is used at your own risk.
Reset Method 2:
If Reset Method 1 did not work on your printer, you can cycle cartridges
through to reset the level. You will need two extra cartridges and the one
you refilled. First, put the refilled cartridge in the printer. Allow it to
recognize the cartridge and print an alignment page. Take that cartridge out
and place in the second cartridge. Allow it to recognize it and print an
alignment page. Take the second cartridge out and place the third cartridge
in. Allow it to recognize and print an alignment page. Take the third
cartridge out. Place the refilled cartridge back in the printer. It will
print an alignment page and then the estimated ink level will be reset to
full.
 1. Put the cartridge on some
paper towels in an area where you can tolerate a spill.
2. The fill holes are located under the coloured top of the cartridge.
3. Pierce through the top of the label with an old ball point pen or
something similar.
4. Assemble the syringe and draw up ink of the correct colour for the
chamber you are filling.
5. IMPORTANT: The cartridge contains a felt material, not sponge, so
you will have to drip the ink into the appropriate chamber very slowly. The
felt material will naturally draw the ink into it. Ensure the correct colour
is put into the corresponding chamber.
6. When the felt is saturated, wipe away any excess ink and place a strong
adhesive tape over fill holes.
7. Install cartridge and run a cleaning cycle. Please note the ink level
indicator may need to be turned off, if so please follow these instructions:
HP D135/D155 Black
1. Press '<' and '>' at the same time and release.
2. On keypad, press in order 7, 8, 9
3. When the prompt appears asking if you want to override the ink level
guage, press 1 for yes or 2 for no.
HP D135/D155 Colour - As for
black but substitute numbers with 4, 5, 6
HP CP1160 Black
1. While holding down the power button, press the cancel button twelve times
followed by the resume button once.
2. Release the power button
HP CP1160 Colour - As for black
but press the resume button three times
FOR BEST RESULTS,
REFILL EMPTY CARTRIDGES STRAIGHT AWAY
1. Cut label at joint between top and
bottom cap of the cartridge case.
2. Flip back bottom cap of cartridge.
3. Squeeze sides of cartridge case and carefully wiggle out Mylar ink bag
and pump assembly from the insert lock.
4. Screw the eyelet screw into the centre of the rubber sealing plug,
(situated in the filling hole) until a firm grip is made and pull out the
plug. (Keep the plug on the end of the eyelet screw)
5. Inject the ink through the filling hole into the Mylar ink bag. Do not
insert the needle in more than 1.2 cm or 1/2" into the bag or else the Mylar
ink bag may be punctured.
6. Fill with ink until ink appears at the bottom of the filling hole and
then reseal by pushing back in the rubber plug. (Push in with the plug on
the end of the screw and then remove the screw from the plug).
7. Remove the excess air from the Mylar ink bag and pump assembly as
follows:
8. Hold assembly at a 45° angle with outlet hole tube at the top.
9. Insert needle of empty injector (with plunger pushed in) into outlet hole
tube.
10. Press and release pump several times which will expel air into the
syringe.
11. Pull back the plunger on the syringe to remove any air from the outlet
hole tube and then withdraw the syringe.
12. Replace the Mylar ink bag assembly into the cartridge case and clip the
bottom back into position.
13. Install the cartridge back into printer.
1. Put the cartridge on some paper
towels in an area where you can tolerate a spill.
2. Remove the identification label from the top of the cartridge.
3. Insert the needle into the appropriate filling hole and push halfway into
the cartridge. Please ensure you are injecting the correct colour into the
correct hole. It doesn’t matter on the black but it does with the colour
cartridge.
4. Slowly inject the ink. If ink appears at the filling hole, gently pull
back on the plunger to remove the excess ink. Blot the printhead with
absorbent material until it stops dripping before moving onto the next
colour.
5. Do not replace the identification label.
6. Ensure the printhead has stopped dripping before returning the cartridge
to the printer. Replace the cartridge and run 1 - 3 cleaning cycles as per
printer instructions.
7. Clean the syringe & needle thoroughly for future use.
If necessary leave
newly filled cartridge in printer for up to 24 hours before using.
IMPORTANT: Even though the cartridge prints just fine, the ink level gauge
will NOT read full after a refill.
IMPORTANT: For best results, cartridge should be refilled whilst some ink
remains
Empty cartridges should be refilled immediately.
This work is best done over the sink
1. Only clean the print head if you get
poor print quality or no print.
2. Be sure that you don't have an air bubble problem.
• If cleaning the print head causes the situation to get worse rather than
improve, you probably have an air bubble problem.
• If you have an air bubble problem, you need to re-inject some ink very
deep into the cartridge.
3. Follow the directions in the printer manual to run the cleaning routine.
4. If this doesn't work, take the cartridge to the nearest hot water TAP.
• Turn on the hot water. Let it get hot. BE CAREFUL!!!
• Put only the print head portion (where the ink comes out) under the hot
water for 2 to 3 seconds only.
• Dry off the cartridge using a soft tissue.
• Re-insert the cartridge into the printer.
• Run the normal cleaning routine a few times.
Air in the Sponge ~ Air or foamy
ink in the sponge will make the cartridge print intermittently. Fold a paper
towel 4 or 5 times and press it against the print head. Wrap some rubber
bands or string around the cartridge and the paper towel and let it set for
one hour. This will draw ink and trapped air out of the sponge.
After the hour is up, you should have a
paper towel that is soaked in ink. Wipe off the cartridge and put some more
ink into it. Install in the printer, run a cleaning cycle and print some
black/ colour pages.
Cartridge will not print ~ Check
your print head to see if ink has dried on the surface and is blocking ink
... if so, blot the print head with a lint-free cloth and HOT, distilled
water, let it dry and try again after doing the head cleaning operation as
prescribed by your printer's manual. If it will still not print or print is
"streaky", try alternating the head cleaning and printing several more
times.
Clogged Jets ~ If you get
skipping or severe banding this indicates that some of the jets are clogged.
This is common with cartridges that have been empty for more than one hour.
Boil some water in a kettle and pour some into a saucer. Hold the print
head, just the bottom of the cartridge, in the hot water for 5 to 10
minutes. Then take the cartridge to the printer while it is still warm and
run a cleaning cycle and print black/ full colour pages. You may have to
repeat this a few times to get it going.
Electrical Problems ~ If you are
getting plenty of ink on the paper towel, but nothing is coming out of the
cartridge when you try to print, then it is an electrical problem. Under the
foil on the side of the cartridge, there are some electronic circuits. They
are very delicate. If something has impacted on, or hit this surface,
chances are the electronics are damaged. The only remedy for this is a new
cartridge.
Understanding Your Printer's
Estimated Ink Level:
The newer Hewlett Packard printers have included in the software that comes
with their printers, a "toolbox" that includes a section called Estimated
Ink Level. It’s a great tool that allows you to keep track of how much ink
is left in your cartridges so you don't start a big print job and run out of
ink in the middle of it. The only problem is for those who wish to refill
their own cartridges.
If you refill your cartridge or have someone else refill your cartridge, it
will read as low or empty when you try to print with the cartridge. How does
HP do it? They started embedding a serial number in the contact strip
located on the back of the cartridge. The printer remembers that serial
number and gives the message of low or out of ink. The internal memory is
located in the printers’ firmware and is not in the software. It will
remember the previous two cartridges ink level. The following pages list the
various methods for the cartridges we know about.
Reset Method 1:
1. Following the diagram at right, place a piece of adhesive tape covering
the only the blue coloured contact (1 copper square). Make sure that only
that contact is covered. *Please note that the contacts shown are coloured
for illustration purposes only.
2. Place cartridge in the printer. The printer may tell you that there is a
problem with your cartridge. Ignore this message. The printer may print an
alignment page. If so, allow it to do so.
3. Take the cartridge out of
the printer. Leave tape on first contact. Place another piece of tape over
the red coloured contact. Make sure that only that contact is covered.
*Please note that the contacts shown are coloured for illustrative purposes
only.
4. Repeat step 3.
5. Take the cartridge out of the printer for the final time. Take the
remaining tape off and place back in the printer. The estimated ink level in
the toolbox should read full.
WARNING: Take care not to lose tape covering contacts
inside the printer. This method is used at your own risk.
Reset Method 2:
If Reset Method 1 did not work on your printer, you can cycle cartridges
through to reset the level. You will need two extra cartridges and the one
you refilled. First, put the refilled cartridge in the printer. Allow it to
recognize the cartridge and print an alignment page. Take that cartridge out
and place in the second cartridge. Allow it to recognize it and print an
alignment page. Take the second cartridge out and place the third cartridge
in. Allow it to recognize and print an alignment page. Take the third
cartridge out. Place the refilled cartridge back in the printer. The
estimated ink level should be reset to full.
Reset Method 1:
1. Refill your cartridge.
 2. Following the diagram
at right, place a piece of adhesive tape covering only the four blue colored
contacts (a contact is the individual copper square). Make sure that only
those four are covered and no others.
3. Place cartridge in the printer. The printer may tell you that there is a
problem with your cartridge. Ignore this message. The printer may print an
alignment page. If so, allow it to do so.
4. Take the cartridge out of the printer. Remove the tape from the four blue
contacts. Place the tape over the four red colored contacts. Make sure that
only those four are covered and no others.
5. Follow step 3 again.
6. Take the cartridge out of the printer for the final time. Take the
remaining tape off and place back in the printer. The printer should print
out an alignment page and the estimated ink level in the toolbox should read
full.
WARNING: Take care not to lose tape covering contacts
inside the printer. This method is used at your own risk.
Reset Method 2:
If Reset Method 1 did not work on your printer, go through the same
procedure again, but this time using the green colored contacts in step 2
and the pink colored contacts in step 4. This method is more commonly used
for the C6615 or in the later OfficeJet printers.
Reset Method 3:
If neither of the reset methods above worked, you can cycle cartridges
through to reset the level. You will need two extra cartridges and the one
you refilled. First, put the refilled cartridge in the printer. Allow it to
recognise the cartridge and print an alignment page. Take that cartridge out
and place in the first extra cartridge. Allow it to recognise and print an
alignment page. Take the first extra cartridge out and place the second
extra cartridge in. Allow it to recognize and print an alignment page. Take
the second extra cartridge out. Place the refilled cartridge back in the
printer. The estimated ink level should be reset to full.
The new HP OfficeJet D Series and CP
1160 Color Ink Jet series using the 14 black ink cartridges has an estimated
ink level gauge that allows the user to view the amount of ink remaining in
the cartridge. This gauge must be shut off in order to refill the cartridge.
It is a simple procedure that can be done in the matter of seconds.
 1. Refill your cartridge.
2. Press the < and > (also the + and -) at the same time, then release
quickly (the LCD panel must be showing the date or the procedure will not
work)
3. On the keypad, press in order 7, 8, 9.
4. A message will appear asking if you want to override the ink level gauge.
Press 1 for yes (You can later turn the ink gauge back on if you install a
new cartridge by going through steps 2 and 3, then pressing 2 when prompted
if you want to override the ink level gauge).
Your ink level gauge is now turned off and can resume printing.
1. Refill your cartridge.
2. Press and hold down the power button.
3. While holding the Power button:
Press the Cancel button 12 times
Press the Resume button 1 time
4. Release the Power button
 The ink gauge is now off and you can
resume printing
The new HP OfficeJet D Series and CP 1160 Color Ink Jet series using the 14
black ink cartridges has an estimated ink level gauge that allows the user
to view the amount of ink remaining in the cartridge. This gauge must be
shut off in order to refill the cartridge. It is a simple procedure that can
be done in the matter of seconds.
1. Refill your cartridge.
2. Press the < and > (also the + and -) at the same time, then release
quickly (the LCD panel must be showing the date or the procedure will not
work)
3. On the keypad, press in order 4, 5, 6.
4. A message will appear asking if you want to override the ink level gauge.
Press 1 for yes (You can later turn the ink gauge back on if you install a
new cartridge by going through steps 2 and 3, then pressing 2 when prompted
if you want to override the ink level gauge).
Your ink level gauge is now turned off and can resume printing.
1. Refill your cartridge.
2. Press and hold down the power button.
3. While holding the Power button:
Press the Cancel button 12 times
Press the Resume button 3 times
4. Release the Power button
The ink gauge is now off and you can resume printing
Listed below are three procedures to
reset the estimated ink level on a C6578 (78). One of the three will work,
so if the first one doesn't, proceed to the second reset method and so on.
C6578 (78)
 1. Refill your cartridge.
2. Following the diagram at right, place a piece of adhesive tape covering
only the four blue colored contacts (a contact is the individual copper
square). Make sure that only those four are covered and no others. *Please
note that the contacts shown are colored for illustrative purposes only. You
will not have blue or red contacts on your cartridge.
3. Place cartridge in the printer. The printer may tell you that there is a
problem with your cartridge. Ignore this message. The printer may print an
alignment page. If so, allow it to do so.
4. Take the cartridge out of the printer. Remove the tape from the four blue
contacts. Place the tape over the four red colored contacts. Again, only
those four are covered and no others. *Please note that the contacts shown
are colored for illustrative purposes only. You will not have blue or red
contacts on your cartridge.
5. Follow step 3 again.
6. Take the cartridge out of the printer for the final time. Take the
remaining tape off and place back in the printer. The estimated ink level in
the toolbox should read full.
WARNING: Take care not
to lose tape covering contacts inside the printer. This method is used at
your own risk.
 1. Refill your cartridge.
2. Following the diagram at right, place a piece of adhesive tape covering
the only the blue colored contact (a contact is the individual copper
square) and no others. *Please note that the contacts shown are colored for
illustrative purposes only. You will not have blue or red contacts on your
cartridge.
3. Place cartridge in the printer. The printer may tell you that there is a
problem with your cartridge. Ignore this message. The printer may print an
alignment page. If so, allow it to do so.
4. Take the cartridge out of the printer. Leave tape on the blue contact.
Place another piece of tape over the red colored contact. Make sure that
only that contact is covered and no others. *Please note that the contacts
shown are colored for illustrative purposes only. You will not have blue or
red contacts on your cartridge.
5. Follow step 3 again.
6. Take the cartridge out of the printer for the final time. Take the
remaining tape off and place back in the printer. The estimated ink level in
the toolbox should read full.
If neither of the previous reset methods above worked, you can cycle
cartridges through to reset the level. You will need two extra cartridges
and the one you refilled. First, put the refilled cartridge in the printer.
Allow it to recognise the cartridge and print an alignment page. Take that
cartridge out and place in the first extra cartridge. Allow it to recognize
and print an alignment page. Take the first extra cartridge out and place
the second extra cartridge in. Allow it to recognize and print an alignment
page. Take the second extra cartridge out. Place the refilled cartridge back
in the printer. The estimated ink level should be reset to full.
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