How do I start the ink flow?
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I haven't ever had any difficulty with ink flow on this Kuretake model; once the ink cartridge is seated properly in the body (and the brush pen's internal apparatus has pierced the seal on the cartridge), ink has very quickly moved out into the brush fibers. If you're still having difficulty with ink flow after a bit of time (say fifteen minutes), you might try shaking the capped brush pen (gently) back and forth a few times, then uncapping to see whether the ink has started to flow into the brush nib. If this doesn't work immediately, try it again. If two or three tries hasn't produced ink flow, you might try a drop or two of water on the brush nib in case there is some size blocking the capillary action. I do hope this helps!
2037326
I purchased this continuous ink system about a month ago, but I have not installed it yet. A friend does this type of work, so I will have him do it for me soon.
1983368
The ink reservoir has a plunger that must first be descended by twisting the black endpiece slowly counter clockwise. Then place pen tip into the ink bottle while slowly turning the top piece clockwise. You can practice this with water to get the hang of it. Its less messy. Pelikan 4001 is an ink I've been happy with.
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Looks like everyone else answered this, but I'll give it a shot too--and I'll borrow from the directions off my box of Pilot/Namiki ink cartridges. :P So--first, unscrew the pen. Hold your pen with the nib (the tip) of the pen straight up and remove the empty cartridge (or the converter if it's still on the pen--that thing on the end that you squeeze like an eyedropper bulb). Insert the new cartridge straight into the pen without turning or twisting. Also: Be sure to hang onto that converter! At the very least, you can use that to help yourself clean out the inside of the pen between cartridges (or between ink refills in general if you use bottled inks). What you do is, fill a cup with clean, cold water. (If your tap water is drinkable, use that. If you're more worried, use bottled water. Some folks swear by distilled water, but I don't feel it's necessary.) Put the converter onto the pen and use it to suck clean water into the pen, then squeeze the converter to get the dirty inky water out. Do this several times--draw up clean water, squeeze out the dirty water--until the water comes out clear. Then dry off the nib. Personally, I like to let my pen sit nib down in a cup stuffed with a wad of paper towel to dry overnight. Anyhoo--the converter will at least help you with cleaning the pen. But the really good thing about using any fountain pen is using *bottled inks.* That's really what that converter is for! When you feel ready to try out bottled inks, you'll really be needing that converter. So in the meanwhile, be sure to hold onto it and don't lose it. Yeah...you could always buy another one if you do, but why should you if you've already got one, right? Good luck and happy writing :)
266129
normally, after refill, you need to go to the feature " tools" then "cleaning the cartridge", then the ink flows immediately
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go to www.youtube.com and in their search box..type in your printer name and "ink refill instructions" look around at a few videos that may have your printer, and it will show you how to do it.if it is the question of the type of ink cartrage...and how to refill it..type in the number of the ink cartrage, and type of printer, and "refill" in their search..that will hopefully get you to your ink cartrage , and you will have a video of how to fill it and in what holes what ink to put in. hope this helps. :)
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Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well. Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll... » Read More Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well. « Show Less
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you open the top of the printer. Once you open it up with the power on, the ink thing moves to the center and then you just push the tab.
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take the lower part of the pen turn the lower part right above the tip turn to left you unscrew the the lower part and see the the ink tube and a black screw turn to the left intil you can turn anymore really for the ink put the tip of the pen inside the ink turn to right intil you fill the ink tube have a rag to clean the tip and really to use.
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Another way is to use a ruler and a Sharpie. At the center of each leg put a dot 1/4" from the top and then dots down to the bottom at 1" intervals. You can see when it is level and "dial in" the flow which works best for your concentrates.
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Either connect, and sauder, unless,you can wiggle it,make sure,where from cord to attach hooks, make sure eveverything is hooked up and ,the machine also has an adjustable knob,you loosen that then losen the screw that touches the current paddle, at the same time adjust the power source lower and higher till desired comfort level ,don't run the needle to,deep Alittle over an8th of an inch,hope this helps, try to tat at least One person,if not your self,i think tattooing,is more addictive than getting them,peace, love, and,happiness, you should enjoy helping people love themselves even more, congratulations on your endeavor, hope to here back from you with any other questions! Now slang that ink,sister.
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Have not had to refill it yet, I imagine the plug with the big hole is where you pour the new ink. Make sure the tiny hole is also open to allow air to escape when you pour the ink in the big hole.
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That seems to be the only way to do it. It come with a refillable cartridge. Be sure to get good ink. I was using Private Reserve and it was beginning to clog my pens because of the amount of dye material. Herbst and Chesterfield are very good. I write exclusively in brown.
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The unit that fits inside your printer should have a reset button on the front...mine is white and square. After you click this, go to your program and click on the button that sets up the new cartiage....mine works after I do this.In fact, before my ink runs down a little bit, the printer program wants to say it is empty and all I do is reset it and reset the printer. These programs are assigned, I think to recognize using x amount of ink even when it is not empty. Even the cartiages you use, it says they are empty when in fact there is 20% ink still available. Stupid companies! The unit that fits inside your printer should have a reset button on the front...mine is white and square. After you click this, go to your program and click on the button that sets up the new cartiage....mine works after I do this.In fact, before my ink runs down a little bit, the printer program wants to say it is empty and all I do is reset it and reset the printer. These programs are assigned, I think to recognize using x amount of ink even when it is not empty. Even the cartiages you use, it says they are empty when in fact there is 20% ink still available. Stupid companies!
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If the ink won't flow, you can use ink converter that comes already with the pen.It is better than the ink cartridges.
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Peel the sticker off of UR old ink cartridge underneath it there is a little dot. Use the hand drill that came with UR kit to drill hole out. Fill syringe or use ink bottle with needle. Put needle in al the way till u feel the sponge and take your time squeezing ink in, it will come out of the top hole u drilled when it's full. Wipe ink away and put scotch tape over hole. If the sponge dries all the way out it can't be refilled.
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Barbara...I believe that you refill them from the top of each individual reservoir, after you open the front hatch that exposes them. Remove the filter plug and using something like a syringe, inject the ink into the reservoir.As far as what type of ink, it all depends on what printer you have. Do a google search regarding you printer asking for something like "what ink does the ** printer use?"