How to Refill HP Color Printer Ink Cartridges

By John Stevens

Overview

Replacement HP color ink cartridges are very expensive and don't last long if you print on a regular basis. A variety of products are on the market which allow an HP printer user to refill these cartridges for a fraction of the cost of replacing the cartridges with new ones, but often the uncertainty of exactly how to refill the cartridges proves to be a barrier to trying these products. By following the simple steps below, you will be able to realize the savings of refilling your HP color printer ink cartridges yourself.

Step 1

Locate the identification label located on top of the cartridge.
Step 2

Remove the identification label by carefully pealing it back to reveal the circular fill hole.

Step 3

Assemble the syringe and needle that comes with the refill kit. The needle simply screws into the tip of the syringe.
Step 4

Locate the bottle which contains the appropriate colored ink. Pierce the paper top of the ink bottle with the syringe.
Step 5

Fill the syringe with ink by withdrawing its plunger.
Step 6

Gently press the needle into the fill hole.
Step 7

Fill the ink cartridge with ink by depressing on the syringe plunger.
Step 8

If filling a cartridge which contains multiple color, repeat steps 4 to 7 for each respective color.
Step 9

Once the ink cartridge is filled with ink, reinstall it into the printer after checking the cartridge for any ink drips.
Step 10

Clean the syringe and needle with water for future use.

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