{"id":709,"date":"2022-12-22T12:03:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T01:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2023-05-23T16:14:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T06:14:14","slug":"how-to-refill-an-hp-ink-cartridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/how-to-refill-an-hp-ink-cartridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Refill An HP Ink Cartridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-712 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-5-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-5-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-5-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/>Your new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/new-printer-cartridge-not-working-heres-ways-to-fix-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printer cartridge has stopped working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you\u2019re looking for the best way to get an ink refill. Unbeknownst to most, with the correct supplies and methods, you can refill your current HP ink cartridges for a cost-efficient and waste-reducing solution to a lack of printer ink. Read on to find out the best way to refill your own HP cartridge from the comfort of your own home or workspace.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Refilling an HP Ink Cartridge: Getting the Right Supplies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to be as precise, accurate, and spill-free as possible you\u2019ll want to get yourself the appropriate ink refill kit. Widely available, these include a syringe, a set of injection needles, some protective gloves and, most importantly, a set of ink bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Refilling the cartridge; a step-by-step<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your workspace is adequately protected; placing a suitable cloth or towel facilitates an easy clean-up should you be subject to any spills or accidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With gloves, remove the front label sticker from your cartridge. If you\u2019re refilling a tricolour cartridge, you\u2019ll want to identify which chamber belongs to each colour. The best way to do so is to gently poke through the internal sponge with your syringe. The remaining ink will be visible on the end of your syringe. Identify the colour, and wipe the syringe clean. Using some tape, make sure to cover the holes you are not refilling, to avoid any spills or potential transfer from one colour chamber to another. If you are refilling a black cartridge, simply use the top hole and cover the remaining ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill your syringe with the desired ink from your ink refill kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently place the syringe into the whole; you may encounter some resistance due to the sponge &#8211; maintain a soft hand while inserting your needle into the sponge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For high-yield cartridges, you\u2019ll be injecting approximately 10mL of ink into the sponge. For standard HP cartridges, 4mL should suffice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the ink has been injected, remove the syringe and tape, letting the cartridge sit for half an hour. This allows the sponge to fully absorb the ink prior to re-installing it into the printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-insert your refilled cartridge into your printer. At this stage, most HP printers will still display a refill message, this can be ignored as the printer is now ready to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Discover quality ink and toner cartridges from HP and more<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what you\u2019re looking for, Toner City has the solution for your printing supply needs. Want to find the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/best-epson-ink-cartridges\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Epson ink cartridges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the market? Look no further for an extensive catalogue of quality printing solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re proud to supply a wide range of printing materials across an array of trusted brands. No matter the make or model, you\u2019re sure to find a high-performing solution for all your printing needs. Looking for something a little more specific? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact our helpful specialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today &#8211; we\u2019d be happy to help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your new printer cartridge has stopped working and you\u2019re looking for the best way to get an ink refill. Unbeknownst to most, with the correct supplies and methods, you can refill your current HP ink cartridges for a cost-efficient and waste-reducing solution to a lack of printer ink. Read on to find out the best &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/how-to-refill-an-hp-ink-cartridge\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How To Refill An HP Ink Cartridge<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Refill An HP Ink Cartridge - Tonercity Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/how-to-refill-an-hp-ink-cartridge\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Refill An HP Ink Cartridge - Tonercity Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Your new printer cartridge has stopped working and you\u2019re looking for the best way to get an ink refill. 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