On Oct 30, 4:58*pm, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:05:41 -0700 (PDT), "

wrote:
I already refill cartridges with ink from Stratitec. *I have refilled
some cartridges more than 15 times, eventually they start to streak
because some of the jets get tiredg.

Did you buy their "auto reset" cartridge? *
https://secure.datatekusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=285&products_id=...
or, you could go through this exercise to reset the cart:
http://tricks-collections.com/ink-level-reset-for-hp-cartridge-21-27-...
http://tricks-collections.com/alternate-ink-level-reset-for-cartridge...

Streaking is not a common problem. *Usually, it's a clogged jet that
causes a white gap in the printing. *Whenever I get streaking, it's
usually a semi-hardened blob on ink on the edge of the cart. *Cleaning
it with soapy water or ammonia cleaner usually fixes it.

Had good luck with color also,

Not me. *I get about a 1/3 yield from my color refills.

I never put in enough to fully fill the limited color volume, maybe
2/3 of what is claimed to be the refill amount, that way there is no
slopping over or out. *I usually just drill the vent hole a little
larger to inject, and cover it with tape when finished.

My syringes don't have markers, so I have to guess on the refill
amount. *However, slopping ink is not the problem. *It's clogged jets..

The only problem is the "print" command always tells me the cartridge
is almost empty and you have to hit the "continue" command to keep on
going. *But for the $$ saved, it is worthwhile.

Try the cart reset procedure listed above.

A little bleach on
the hands for 5 seconds gets any spilled ink stains off of me.

I use maximum odoriferous ammonia cleaner. *It cleans the dried ink
and also helps eject the crowd of visitors that often infest my
palatial office. *If I have a clogged head, I use a small ultrasonic
cleaner for a few seconds.

This might be of interest:
"Wholesale - ink cartridge converter-hp27/28 /56/57 to hp21/22"
http://www.dhgate.com/ink-cartridge-converter-hp27-28-56-57-to/p-ff80...
The "conversion" is in the wrong direction, but it shows that
substitution can be done. *However, the $435 price tag might make it
uneconomical.

Let us know if you're able to use the substitute carts.

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Jeff Liebermann * *
150 Felker St #D * *http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
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Skype: JeffLiebermann * * AE6KS * *831-336-2558

I tried a 21 Black and a 22 Color cartridge yesterday, they worked
fine. On the HP machine, inside, it said 27, 56 for Black, and 28, 57
for color, don't know why they didn't list the older cartridges.