Printer cartridge refilling: how to refill ink cartridges safely

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What this guide will cover

  • Can your cartridge be refilled?
  • What you need
  • Method 1: Refill a cartridge with a built-in printhead
  • Method 2: Refill a chipped ink-only cartridge
  • Reset the ink level after refilling
  • Refill, remanufactured or ink tank: cost compared