How to Refill #28 & #29 Ink Cartridges for a Lexmark X5070 Series
The Lexmark X5070 inkjet printer uses the Lexmark #28 black ink cartridge and the Lexmark #29 color ink cartridge. These cartridges are also used in other Lexmark inkjet printer models. When the ink runs low, the cartridges must be replaced or refilled. Refilling the cartridges is a more cost-effective alternative to buying new cartridges when they run out.
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Instructions
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Place the cartridges on a flat surface over some paper towels to absorb any ink that spills.
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Remove the labels from the top of both cartridges.
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Fill a syringe with 15 ml of black refill ink.
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Insert the needle of the black ink syringe into the refill hole located in the upper left corner of the top of the cartridge. Slowly inject the ink into the cartridge.
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Fill a syringe with 7 ml of yellow ink. Fill a syringe with 7 ml of magenta ink. Fill one with 7 ml of cyan ink.
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Insert the needle of the magenta ink syringe into the refill hole in the upper left corner of the top of the color cartridge. Slowly inject the ink.
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Insert the needle of the yellow ink syringe into the refill hole in the middle left area of the color cartridge. Slowly inject the ink into the ink chamber.
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Insert the needle of the cyan ink syringe into the hole in the middle right area of the color cartridge. Slowly inject the ink into the cartridge.
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Place the #28 and #29 cartridges in the Lexmark X5070 printer. Allow the cartridges to rest for eight hours so the ink can saturate the sponges at the bottom of the cartridges.
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