How better topreserve this ink once opened? I tried to freeze it, but it doesn't freeze, it's like gelatine.
64975
That's okay. It'll stay just fine in the gelatine like state. To the freezer with it! :)
64976
We refrigerated--and it IS thick. We thought we may freeze flat in a ziploc bag, if we cannot use it all. It won't actually freeze, but it should be preserved. (We did share half the jar with our neighbors.)
64977
I purchase this for a culinary school and keep it in the freezer. So far, no one has gotten sick and the ink appears to work just fine -- even after three months. Nothing to worry about. :)
64978
No, dont put it in the freezer. Just regular refrigeration will be fine, and believe me it will last.
140955
THIS (green cannister) is different from actual gelatin. It is further broken down so that it will NOT congeal into a SOLID no matter what you do! Will ALWAYS be in LIQUID form (at temperatures below freezing that is)...ALWAYS.The product they sell in an ORANGE cannister IS gelatin and it WILL act just like jello---HARDENING/CONGEALING after a time.hth! :)
655716
Shake it upside down gently.... the ink needs to flow down to the tip.... Once the ink is flowing you should not have a problem again. Sometimes I wet the nib under some running water, and then blot it on a paper towel, this starts the capillary effect to pull the ink down also. When you change the ink you might want to rinse the nib, or flush the pen with water, and then put a new cartridge in, not every time, but every few weeks. I store the pen laying flat on my desk so the ink neither runs back out of the tip, or all into the tip endlessly. It always starts smooth and does not dry out quickly. I also carry it in my pocket most of the time I am not at my desk. I am loving this pen, even much more so than my more expensive ones. If you end up becoming a fountain pen lover, and use it a lot, google how to convert it to "dropper fill" Which is not hard, get an "o" ring that fits where the bottom screws up, then you just use an eye dropper, or syringe to fill the whole bottom body with ink, then screw it closed, you have a LOT more ink that way. 5ml instead of 0.75ml or so. http://www.gouletpens.com/Preppy_Eyedropper_Package_Set_p/package-preppyed.htm
676862
I have filled mine with a mixture of water, salt, and rubbing alcohol. This way the water can't freeze all of the way and the ice is flexible. After use, I just put it back in the freezer for the next use. The freezing process doesn't seem to hurt the liner of the bag, because it has not leaked at all.
1858783
It doesn't leak for me if I am careful to remove the little pull-off tab first. Then turn the cartridge over and twist off the cap over the ink. I suppose that, if you see excess ink when you twist off the cap, you might want to have a paper towel available to blot the excess ink (but this has not happened to me so long as I remove the little pull-off tab first). I confess that I, uh, didn't read the instructions the first time I put in one of these cartridges - I removed the twist off portion first - and it leaked. Now I am careful to follow the instructions about what to remove first when installing a new cartridge.
1958868
Do you mean before freezing? Shouldn't make a difference. Just takes longer to freeze.
473251
I have the same problem. I find if you freeze them and gently separate them while frozen then refrigerate, it works better
1701832
I have the same printer and have purchased remanufactured cartridges. I did get the empty cartridge message, but my printer gives the override message and gives me the steps in order for the ink to work. Followed those steps ink worked fine but didn't last long, but I believe it was worth it.
1747427
I used to have the same problem with them, sometimes my printer says "can't recognize this or that color". What I do, is I make sure that my cartridges are full, and I take them out one by one from the printer and shake them up. For some reason, after I shake them, the printer recognize them. It's might be a "texture" problem with the ink, I think they not thick enough like the original Epson ink, so you have to shake them up constantly. I also want to note, that the first prints are going to be messy, you have to print out at least 5 copies before you get a perfect one.
2029996
One suggestion is that after applying your re-ink liquid, rubber band the lid tight and store it upsidedown. The Frugal Crafter has a youtube video on Glycerin 101; she uses it on her inkpads. She uses vegetable glycerin. Try watching her for hints on saving money.
1738383
I used hot water so it would be quicker. I put it in the freeze before bed around midnight and at 6am it was frozen solid. I love them!
71815
As many have said, only refrigerate after opening. I normally purchase two or three at a time to save on shipping costs. The unopened jars stay in our pantry (unrefrigerated) until opened. They have always stayed fresh and were wonderful once opened. I hope you enjoy the ink as much as we have. Best of luck to you.
199088
You squeeze the bottle into the pre-measured reservoir at the top of the bottle. I use an old "Blue Window Washer Fluid" container. Fill the container first, and then add one reservoir full. You can adjust the strength to your liking. Too much, and it becomes soapy and leaves residue at the top and sides of your windshield. Don't forget, this is a summer only fluid, and there is no freeze protection in it. If you live in a region where it freezes, adding the "Blue Stuff" to the reservoir had no adverse effects for me, and it prevented freezing. I bought this to try to replicate the stuff that was in my German car ... it smelled good. (weird, i know) If you are also trying to do this, you need to add a lot of this stuff to get that effect. This left no color residue on my paint. I bought the orange stuff, and i had orange spots on my car.
2058728
When you put it in the freezer, don't close it all the way. Wait a bit then close it so the moisture doesn't freeze in grooves.
1917
I have also noticed by ink levels dropping dramatically with no printing going on. I agree the ink must be evaporating. This is very frustrating and the ink is too expensive to be evaporating into thin air!
953707
Make sure the ingredients are ALL very cold and that the ice cream maker bowl has been frozen for a couple days. Keep trying. My first two batches were too liquid in texture. You can use those as a smoothy (someone suggested this to me).
1971179
Tammy, I figured out after that happened to me was to get the motor running and pour the mixture in using the slot in the top. I haven't had any more trouble with it sticking. It does seem to freeze up quicker than the time it says in the booklet. I scrap it out with a rubber spatula and put it in a container to finish in the freezer. I got a good hint from another web site to put a little acholol ( rum or tequila)in it to keep it from freezing rock hard. Hope this helps