Digital BW, The Print

> Strangely when attempting to top off this cart (using an inserted 
> needle), it simply would not accept any ink -- it just bubbled up 
> from the hole. (But I was able to top off the second cartridge.) 
> 
> I can't figure that one out though. Physics hints at some kind of 
> pressure thing but I'm baffled why I cannot top off this cartridge.
> 
> Am I nuts? Is this how these things are designed -- that is, once 
> the bottom fill adapter is used to move some of the ink around 
> inside the cartridge, is there some reason why more ink cannot be 
> added?
> 
> Man, I feel like I'm back in the first grade...
Try tilting the cartridge a little so that the ink fills more of the
space at the other end from the fill hole.  Make sure the needle is
far enough in (it can be under the ink surface, for example).

I think it is fair to say that the lure-lock needle fitting is not
very robust.  On the other hand I have two needles, one to use for
every ink and one as a spare.  They are the simplest part of the kit
to clean (inside and out).  Your remaining needles are plenty. 
The plugs are not shown separately on the invoice (they are not
charged separately) - the little bag is easy to lose.  If you take
care and look critically at what you are doing it should all go fine.
(On the other hand I had problems too, with leaks.)

Ken


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