Re: ?? Epson 7000 or 9000 carts??

[Andrew Darlow <andy@andydarlow.com>]

Title: Re: ?? Epson 7000 or 9000 carts??

> It's been suggested to me, I think by
> someone on this list, that it is possible to "decant" the
> inks from the Epson cartridges which are designed for the Epson 7000
> and 9000 printers and use these in a CIS for the Epson 1270 printer.
> These are the Epson "lightfast" dye inks, but the great
> advantage would be that they're available in bulk rather than in the
> individual carts meant for the Epson 1270.
>
> I have the CIS and the bottles which would be needed, but I'm a little
> hesitant to spend the money for cartridges until I know at least a
> little about how the inks can be removed from the cartridges and
> transferred to my bottles.
>
> Has anyone on the list actually done this? If so, I'd be grateful for
> any tips on how it is done.
> Thanks - Bill Hansen

Hi Bill:

There are a few ways to do this.  The most direct way is to purchase cartridges and break them open(you'll have to ask exactly what the best way to do that is).

You can also pull out the ink with a large syringe, or create a syringe attached to a hose and let it drain out by gravity.

All the best!

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