User’s Guide
Automatic tri-color inkjet cartridge refilling machine
Congratulations!
You have just acquired the new TF TRI-COLOR machine, a high quality
and affordable product that allows you to refill tri-color ink jet cartridges
using one of the best refillng systems technology.
For adequate operation of the machine, please read the instructions
contained in this operation manual.
Important!
We strongly recommend you to always use original empty cartridges
and ‘Ready2Fill’ inks, this way you extend cartridge lifetime and
improve printing quality even after many recharges.
Remanufactured cartridges may contain traces of bad quality ink,
clogging the printhead and causing troubles on the refilling process. In case the cartridge have its printhead clogged, unclogging
procedures are recommended before starting refilling process with
this machine.
P.S.: This Manual guide is frequently updated. The updated version can be downloaded at the
following link: www.tintafacil.com.br/manual_TFTricolor_HS_English.pdf
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1. Instructions
Attention
This machine was developed exclusively for
professional use. If you are not an ink cartridge remanufacturer or you are using this machine to refill your own
cartridges, you must know that the provided ink is high
density dye based. In case of leaks or ink spilling, we are
not responsible for ink stains on woven, materials such as
clothes, carpets, furniture like tables, chairs, shelfs, etc. Ink
removal is extremely difficult, so be careful when handling
the machine, and preferably use it always on appropriate
place, if possible with latex gloves. In case of contact with
eyes, wash abundantly with water and request medical
assistance.
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Instructions
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About the Equipment
Vaccum button for ink
cartridge drain routine.
Also used for emergency
stop of the refilling process
“No Vaccum” filling
Automatic cartridge
refilling buttons with
diferent ink volumes
Self-cleaning
and safety Switch
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2. Preparing the Machine
Ink Cap and hoses
Installation
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1 - (A) Remove the security cap.
(B) Install the ink collector cap.
(C) Connect the provided hose for each
color refill ink.
Atenção
Compre somente tintas
originais Tinta Fácil.
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Preparing the Machine
2 - Each color refill must be
connected to its corresponded
color connector. Please refer
to the colors as shown on the
label located in the rear side of
the machine.
Vaccum
hose(fixed)
Empty flask for residual
ink(waste)
3 - Connect the “Vaccum” hose
to the provided empty flask
4 - Connect the other 4 hoses to
the machine’s front connectors.
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3. Turning the Machine On
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Power Supply
1 - Plug the power cable.
2 - Turn on the power switch.
3 - Check if “POWER LED” is ON on the control panel.
Power ON Led
Power Switch
(ON/OFF)
Power source
plug insertion
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4. Removing the Air out of the System
1- To avoid ink from leaking in this process,
fit the 3 needles in the provided sponge.
2- Check if Power Switch is ON and also
control panel “POWER ON” led.
3- Make sure the “Blue Switch” is upwards
and “READY TO FILL” Led on the control
panel is ON
4- Press “NV” button on
the control panel (inks
will start flowing through
the hoses). Press the
same button repeatedly
until the inks reaches the
needles.
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Ready To Fill
Congratulations!
Your Readytofill TF TriColor machine
is ready to start refilling cartridges.
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5. Cartridge Preparation
Before refilling cartridges, you must be sure that they are completly empty and
unclogged. Unclogging procedures(consider using of ultrasound machine) is
recommended in order to get better recycling quality results.
Emptying Cartridges Routine
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1. Check if waste flask is installed.
2. Insert the cartridge in the adaptor.
3. Connect the adaptor to the hose connected to the “Vaccum” as illustrated.
4. Make sure “Blue Switch” is upwards.
5. Press “V” button on the control panel.
The machine will suck the remaining ink from the cartridge through its printhead
for about 30 seconds. Press “V” button again just to make sure the cartridge will
be empty after this 60s procedure. If you see no ink flowing from the cartridge
through the hose that means the cartridge is clogged or it was totally empty
before this procedure.
If the cartridge is empty and unclogged you may resume to the refilling process.
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6. Refilling Process
SPONGES COLOR POSITIONS
HP Cartridges
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Magenta (22,28,57)
Yellow (75,95,97)
(51641, C1823,.C6578, C6625)
Yellow
Yellow (22,28,57)
Magenta (75,95,97)
Magenta
Cyan
Cyan
(22,28,57,
.75,95,97)
(49, 25)
Label side
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Lexmark Cartridges
(20, 60, 80,15M,17G)
Yellow
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(26, 27)
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Cyan
Magenta
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Refilling process
1- After cartridge preparation routines(unclogging and emptying) make sure you
have the correct size needles conected to the front hoses. Bellow, you will find
cross reference table for cartridges and needles sizes:
Short Needle
HP 22, 28, 57, 75, 93, 95 and similars
Lex 26 and 27
Medium Needle HP 25 and 49
Lex 17G, 60, 80 and 120
Long Needle
HP 17, 23, 41 and 78
2- Inset the cartridge in the adapter.
3- Make sure adapter is connected to the
machine’s Vacuum frontal hose.
4- Insert the needles vertically
deep inside the cartridge
sponges and Pull Up the
“Blue Switch”.
Attention
Be carefull to insert the needles in the correct sponge color, otherwise
you will mix the colors and damage the cartridge.(see page 11)
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Refilling process
Understanding the Refilling Process and Buttons Function
In the inkjet cartridge market you will find many different cartridge types with variable ink
capacities ranging from 5 to 30 ml.
The TF TriColor machine has 6 different programs which can be activated by pressing the
Control Panel buttons depending on the cartridge type or operation. See the following cross
reference table to help finding the correct button that must be activated:
Cross Reference Table
Button
Function / Cartridge Types
Aproximatly 1ml of each color ink is pumped. (Used to take the air out of the hoses by filling
it with ink(page 9) and/or when operator wants to add ink into the cartridge after refilling).
Automatic refilling for cartridge HP models 22 / 28 / 60 / 75 / 93 / 95 and Lex model 27.
Automatic refilling for cartridge HP models 57 / 60XL / 75XL and Lex model 26.
Automatic refilling for cartridge HP models 25 / 49 and Lex models 60 / 80 / 15M / 17G.
Automatic refilling for cartridge HP models 17 / 23 / 41 / 78.
Vacuum activation1 and/or Emergency Stop2
1. It is used to drain the cartridge ink from its printhead(needs adaptor).
2. Immeadiatly cuts the power source of the color ink pumps causing the reffiling process to stop.
Blue Switch
Downward position: Machine will not respond to any commands.
Upward position: Machine is ready to go.
When changed from up to downward position: Self-cleaning is activated pumping the 3 inks
and vacuum to the refills direction(automatic stop).
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Refilling process
5- Press the “automatic refill button” that corresponds to the cartridge being
refilled(see page 13). Wait until “Cartridge Ready” LED is blinking.
Example 2
Example 1
HP25
LEX27
6- Remove immediately the cartridge from the
adaptor. Then, remove the needles.
7- Perform the 3 colors text using an absorbing
paper.
8- To refill another cartridge, please follow steps 1
to 7 again. Do NOT press down the “Blue Switch”,
otherwise machine will perform “Self-Cleaning”
and you’ll have to “remove air from system”
again(see page 9).
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Self-Cleaning
The “Blue Switch”, when pressed downwards,
activates Self-Cleaning function. It pumps the
inks inside the hoses to the flasks direction. It is
recommended only when you need to transport
the machine or wash inside the hoses otherwise we
recommend you to keep the inks inside the hoses
until next refilling process even if you want to turn
off the machine to continue work the next day.
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8- Refilling Tips
1 -Procure recarregar o seu cartucho assim que perceber que a tinta está acabando. Nunca
deixe o cartucho vazio por tempo prolongado para que a tinta não resseque e obstrua os
microejetores, localizados na cabeça de impressão, prejudicando a qualidade de impressão
e dependendo do grau de obstrução, impossibilita sua recarga. Lembre-se, quanto antes
for feita a recarga, menor será a perda de qualidade de impressão do cartucho.
2 -Muito cuidado com o manuseio do compartimento de tinta. Em caso de acidente, não será
possível retirar tinta da roupa, do carpete, etc. Evite contato com os olhos, caso isso ocorra,
lave com bastante água. Ao persistir algum incomodo procure um médico.
3 -Antes de recarregar seu cartucho, recomendamos a limpeza da cabeça de impressão utilizando
aparelho de ultrassom por 30 segundos ou, na falta desse equipamento, um papel absorvente umedecido com água para diluir e retirar o excesso de tinta ressecada que se encontra
depositada. Jamais utilize qualquer tipo de produto químico como álcool, acetona, etc.
4 -Após a recarga do cartucho e antes de colocá-lo na impressora, retire o excesso de tinta
da cabeça e faça o teste das 3 cores no papel absorvente. Limpe os contatos elétricos com
um papel absorvente umedecido com água. Os contatos elétricos são responsáveis pela
comunicação entre a impressora e o cartucho, caso estejam sujos a impressora poderá
rejeitá-lo acusando problema no mesmo.
5 -Se durante o teste das 3 cores o cartucho apresente falta de uma delas, recoloque-o no
adaptador e pressione o botão de “Vácuo”, deixe a máquina puxar a tinta durante 3 segundos,
retire o cartucho do adaptador e faça o teste novamente, caso o problema persista você
provavelmente tem em mãos um cartucho em condições impróprias para recarga.
6 -Cuidado ao manusear seu cartucho durante o processo de recarga desde sua retirada da
impressora até seu retorno. Quedas e batidas, mesmo quando leves, podem danificar a
parte elétrica, inutilizando o cartucho.
7 -Caso deseje esvaziar um cartucho ou certificar-se que o mesmo esteja vazio antes da
recarga, encaixe o cartucho no respectivo adaptador pressione o botão de “Vácuo”
repetidas vezes.
8 -Após feita a recarga, retire o cartucho do adaptador imediatamente, a demora em
fazê-lo pode acarretar em contaminação entre as cores das esponjas através da cabeça
de impressão do cartucho.
9 -Consulte periodicamente as “Dicas Para Recarga” disponivel para download na página
de demonstração em nosso site ou acesse: www.tintafacil.com.br/dicas_TFcolor.pdf
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9- Resumo de Operações
Problema
LED “Aceso” encontrase apagado.
Possível Causa
Solução
Não há entrada de energia Verifique se o cabo elétrico
no aparelho.
está ligado.
Energia insufuciente.
Certifique-se que a tomada
de energia está funcionando
normalmente.
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LED “Em Processamento” apagado.
Botão de recarga não foi
devidamente pressionado
ou a “Chave Branca” está
abaixada.
Tente pressionar novamente
o botão de recarga ou vácuo.
Certifique-se que a “Chave
Branca” esteja levantada.
Vazamento pelo orifício
de entrada de tinta.
Cartucho não estava totalmente vazio antes da recarga
ou foi pressionado o botão de
recarga incorreto.
Com o cartucho devidamente
inserido, pressione o botão
de “Vácuo” para esvaziar o
cartucho.
Cabeça de impressão do car- Tente esvaziar o cartucho
No “teste das 3 cores”
há ausência de 1 ou mais tucho entupida ou danificada. por completo e repita a
cores no papel de teste.
operação de recarga.
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Impressora acusa
problema no cartucho.
Parte elétrica suja dificultando a comunicação.
Limpe os contatos elétricos
do cartucho.
Após limpar os contatos
elétricos do cartucho
a impressora continua
acusando problemas.
Parte elétrica do cartucho
da­ni­ficada por uso prolongado quando vazio, queda ou
batida.
Sem solução, cartucho
impróprio para recarga.
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