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How to save money refilling your Epson Styulus inkjet printer at home

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example of SO2O187 or black & SO2O191 or color EPSON STYULUS 640 inkjet cartridges
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Relax no need to stress over money matters when your Epson Styulus 640 suddenly needs ink. While many printers today are almost cheaper than the purchase of a replacement cartridge, it just isn't economical. In this E-HOW article you'll learn how to refill your epson styulus 640 inkjet cartridge on a budget saving you from a cash crash.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • InkJet Refill Kit (S020187/S020191)
  • News Paper
  • Tape
  • Gloves
  • Apron (optional)
  1. Step 1
    black ink tank points to the lower portion(FILL HOLE) & upper portion (VENT)
     
    black ink tank points to the lower portion(FILL HOLE) & upper portion (VENT)

    As a preventive ink stain measure gather up some old newspapers & use them to line the surface of your work space, a couple of sheets thick should do the trick.

  2. Step 2
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    example of

    Remove ink cartridge from Printer according to the manufactures directions, then proceed by placing a piece of Scotch tape over the "OUT LET" which is the larger hole located on the bottom of each cartridge.

  3. Step 3
    one example of a refill kit
     
    one example of a refill kit

    Refer to refill kits specific instructions for use of there product. Next peel the label off cartridge enough to expose the first hole on the "LOWER" portion. If you peel it past the lower fill hole IT'S OK just place the label over upper(VENT)portion & apply tape to hold it down until the refill process is complete

  4. Step 4

    With the pipette tube or injection tool inserted into fill hole add pressure pushing down inside the cartridge until you think your done, then push a little more, slowly release or draw back out administering the ink into corresponding tank. DO NOT OVER FILL!!!

  5. Step 5
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    pipette filled example

    Next remove the syringe or funnel and place a piece of tape to seal the fill hole once again. Then before replacing the cartridge back into the printer be sure to remove the tape from the bottom hole.

  6. Step 6

    Let the full cartridge(s) stand unused in the printer for 24hrs if possible, this will allow ink to flow properly. Running 1-3 Cleaning cycles is recommend to help the print heads from clogging.

Tips & Warnings
  • DO NOT OVER FILL
  • Clean any excess tape or dirt away
  • Refill tanks before completely empty
  • DO NOT INHALE OR INGEST INK
  • AVOID ANY INK CONTACT ON SKIN AND EYES
  • INK WILL STAIN
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