How many times can a cartridge be refilled?
Although the amount of times a cartridge can be refilled varies from cartridge to cartridge, there are a couple of things that can be done to extend the life of your cartridge. As soon as you get a “low ink warning” or you notice any change in the quality of your print, stop printing immediately. Remove the cartridge from the printer, (Note: some printers, ie: Epson printers, tend to develop streaking and clogging quickly if the carriage is left with no cartridges in it. So consult the location nearest you to see if your printer requires a second set of cartridges prior to bringing in your set for refilling.) Store the cartridge in a zip-top bag with a moist (damp – not wet) piece of paper towel on the side of the cartridge, near but not on the print-head or ports. Use a plastic band on the outside of the bag to secure the paper tower in place ensuring the elastic does not run across the cartridge’s copper circuitry. This will prevent the ink from drying in the print-head and keep the
A. The answer varies depending on the manufacturer and the model. All inkjet cartridges have a limited life span, and typically a cartridge will last between 3 – 10 refills due to the electronics that control printer jets. Small resistors on the cartridge overheat when the ink runs out, therefore limiting the life of the cartridge. You can extend the life of your cartridge by not letting the ink run out completely before refilling.
