From: adam@address.invalid   
      
   TJ wrote:   
   > On 02/19/2013 08:45 AM, Adam wrote:   
      
   [refilling HP inkjet cartridges]   
      
   >> I tried refilling the color cartridges but finally gave up because of   
   >> cross-contamination.  I've had better success (but not 100%) refilling   
   >> the black   
   >>   
   > Only three possible reasons for cross-contamination: using the same   
   > syringe for each color   
      
   BTW last I heard, in NYS any pharmacist can sell you a small number of   
   sealed sterile hypodermic syringes without a prescription, although I   
   don't know what sizes.  The pharmacist will also look at you like you're   
   a junkie, because that's who the law was created for, to encourage them   
   /not/ to share equipment and thus avoid the infections and diseases that   
   come from sharing a kit.   
      
   Whatever the reason for my cross-contamination, I decided it just wasn't   
   worth the trouble to save a few bucks, especially considering how little   
   I use the inkjet.  I still try refilling the black cartridge sometimes,   
   but don't get upset when it doesn't always work.   
      
   > My usual failure came from allowing one color to run dry, which then   
   > plugged the nozzles. Sometimes I could get them unplugged again; more   
   > often not.   
      
   At least with HPs, plugged nozzles are easily replaced.  If you have ink   
   cartridges (any brand) that are no longer usable, Staples will give you   
   $2 store credit each.   
      
   Adam   
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