Re: Filling HP cartridges through the print head

Richard Steinfeld wrote:
I'm curious about the method of filling HP cartridges through the print head instead of through fill holes. One device I've seen offered is called the "Snap & Fill" tool.

I can understand how this would be successful in filling a black cartridge. But how can this work properly in color? The problem that I envision is that the colors would be contaminated by one another due to the close proximity at the head itself. How is success achieved in light of this issue? Or does the technique only work with black?

I've found, also, a different device included in some InkTec kits: their "Wonderful Suction Device," said to eliminate air pockets. Does anyone have experience with this? How does it work?

Richard
I have been using the MIS snap and fill for black cartridges for a few years and they work great. I also use their color cartridge primer to suck out a couple of CCs when filling. I find I only need to do this about half the time but it definitely works and saves the head from burning up when it gets air bombed.
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