Digital BW, The Print

When I
> initiated the procedure for refill (following the manual) the
> cartridge carrier did not stop so that the black cartridge was under
> the refill position.. in fact it only moved about half an inch to the
> left and stopped. Now what... should I take the cartridge out and
> refill it anyway? The manual says once the refill procedure is started
> not to go back. But I _had_ to go back, closed the printer cover.
>

This is normal.  When you press the ink button (top left button on the 
printer) you move the cartridges between a few fixed positions.  Only 
one of them is in a position where you can remove the cartridges.  When 
it stops there you can remove, refill and replace the cartridges 
safely.  Putting in empty cartridges is pointless.  If you're not ready 
to refill you can always unplug the power cord and close the cover and 
do it later.

Good luck!  I've enjoyed the R220 with MIS on matte papers quite a lot.