I guess I got in over my head. I am new to fountain pens, & there are no instructions. Where can I learn how to put in the ink cartridge?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhcKrZj-MTc Check out this video. it shows you how.
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Just unscrew the top part that has the nib from the bottom. You will see a tiny metal knob sticking out of the top where you can push and plug a ink cartridge. It is pretty easy. There is always youtube if you need a demo..... :)
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Check out Brian Goulet's "Fourntain Pen 101" on YouTube. A series of videos about pens, from how they work to how to clean and maintain. Covers any question you might have.
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take the cap off. Unscrew the body from the nib, and then put the thin end into the nib part. Screw on the body and it will self install.
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Hi. Just simply push all the way in. You will hear a click. Not too tricky at all.
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There should be videos on YouTube for any question you have about the pen. Mine already came with a cartridge loaded.
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Tried all of the suggested corrections to no avail then a light went on above my head. References to the ink overflow being full. Try this: Open lid and allow the ink carrier to center itself. Behind the ink carrier you will see a row of white rollers. At the right side end of the rollers you will see a small white unit with a little piece of plastic sticking up. Now, take a piece of paper towel, or maybe a Q-tip, and clean all of the ink off this little piece of plastic. Recommend rubber gloves while doing this. Found ink all over the place in mine. Immediately towards the front, maybe an inch, from of that piece of clear plastic there is a small square that is a foam, sponge like pad. Take some pieces of paper towels and press into this foam. Do this several times until the paper towel is no longer soaking up ink. Once that is completed, close the lid, turnoff the printer, restart the printer and print a test page. This cleared the 6C10 error and I was able to print again with no problem. Might be a good idea to soak up the ink in the pad every time you change inks.
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Nearly all cartridges are interchangeable. The Same. There is one type that is longer than the rest, but, it will still fit any standard fountain pen. This is one of my favorites. It comes with a converter that you can buy ink and refill over and over. It also comes with a small sample tube of ink. But cartridges are convenient and easy to carry with no mess. Just remove the converter, order cartridges in any imaginable color...they'll fit.
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Hi Supermom: You can use this pen with the little ink cartridges made for it or you can use the refillable one that comes with it. You just hold the valve end into a bottle of ink while pulling up on the little plunger which sucks the ink into the chamber and, bingo! Insert it into the nib just like you would a prefilled cartridge. Get ink specifically for fountain pens. Other inks may clog the nib too often. If it is archival quality it will say so on the bottle. These pens are not maintenance free at all. But if you get one that flows really well, it is a joy to use. Certain people just like the scratch and flow of liquid ink vs. ball point pens. The calligraphy squared-off nib on this peb is especially fun and there aren't very many fountain pen manufacturers that make a really high end pen with a calligraphy nib. This one is not considered high end, but it is much nicer than the plastic ones. (I'm not knocking the plastic ones - I like anything with different width nibs and a good flow!) Lots of Duke owners love this pen. Mine won't flow so I'm going to try a higher quality ink to see if that helps. There are other adjustments I can try before I give up on it - it's a great looking, good-feeling pen and the nib is nice quality. TMI?
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Mine came with a converter which should alleviate the need for more disposable cartridges. If you don't have a converter and don't want to use one you can get a hold of a blunt tipped syringe and a bottle of ink and refill one of your empty disposable cartridges. You can get supplies of this type at gouletpens.com. Their accompanying blog has been a great source of information about fountain pens for me.
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Agreed. You will need a converter to add your own ink to this pen. Lamy sells a converter cartridge.
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They have a Fountain Pen Ink Converter Refill - Twist Action inside. so you can refill it from an ink bottle.
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Hi there. When I bought these, there was a plastic cover over the ink part. You must remove that and peel back the tape and then put in your printer. Hope this helps. These cartridges also ruined a printer of mine I now no longer have. It wasn't as compatible as they said and broke the ink heads on my printer. Ink spilled all inside. Good luck.
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I use cartridges by Namiki Pilot. I use size IC100. I assume that you are doing the same. I unscrew the end that has the retractor button. Then I remove the stainless steel cartridge cover (the big end is inserted toward the nib and there is a bump on the sleeve that guides the steel cartridge cover to place. The old cartridge comes out with easy finger friction. Place the new cartridge in big end in first and tapered end last. Push in the cartridge cover until it meets resistance as you push it over the new cartridge into the sleeve. When I push the cartridge all the way in, I cannot see the bumps on the cartridge cover..... the bump fits inside the sleeve. I'm not sure you can insert the cartridge backwards. The top of the cartridge just fits nicely inside the cartridge cover. Next, make sure the push button is out (I'm not even sure you could get the cartridge inserted if the button is pushed in) and carefully screw the top end to place. I suspect that you have been doing all of these steps correctly as they are fairly self evident. The only things that I can think of: you might have an incorrect cartridge or you are trying to insert the cartridge with the button pushed in. As I think about it, you would need some powerful force to crush the cartridge...... not good. On my pen, everything goes easily to place with gentle pressure. It is obvious when my pen is screwed back together as there is a definite stop when it is screwed in place properly. This is such a wonderful pen. I love using it. I even like to look at it. One more thing: I don't insert the cartridge ALL the way to place in the beginning. After I have pushed the cartridge cover into the sleeve and meet with obvious resistance, I place the sleeve and nib carefully back into the pen, and screw the top in which pushes the plastic cartridge to precise position when the top is screwed home.
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I watched a video(s) on youtube. I also think that the InkXPro website has the same or similar videos. You will have "break" part of the printer cover to install. After using this kind of ink, it is hard to switch back to regular ink.
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Stacey,you can use the piston filler by loading it by putting the piston in the ink bottle then loading it into the pen. I think that works well for me. You can also use cartridges. I use Pelikan ink cartridges. You can buy them on Amazon or look up fountain pens on the internet. I look on Fountain pen hospital and I sell pens.com. Hope this helps.
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You really don't need instructions. Look for the little indent on the cartridge and poke a hole, place the ink filler in the hole and gently push until it bubbles up (which means it's full) then place a little piece of scotch tape over the hole!
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The cartridges should fit perfectly if they are Jinhao International Size Pen Ink Cartridge. Remove the reusable cartridge that comes with the pen. Put it aside, and save it. Now, when you place your cartridge in the pen press down with a good amount of pressure until you hear a click. Then press it once more, just for good measure. Put it all together. Give the pen a good couple of shakes and place it, point downward, in a cup. It'll be ready to us in no time. Here's a video just in case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAa607ApcQ These are the proper cartridges for this pen: 25 PCS Jinhao International Size Pen Ink Cartridge to Fit Fountain Pens, Black, 5 per Pack The cartridges should fit perfectly if they are Jinhao International Size Pen Ink Cartridge. Remove the reusable cartridge that comes with the pen. Put it aside, and save it. Now, when you place your cartridge in the pen press down with a good amount of pressure until you hear a click. Then press it once more, just for good measure. Put it all together. Give the pen a good couple of shakes and place it, point downward, in a cup. It'll be ready to us in no time. Here's a video just in case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAa607ApcQ These are the proper cartridges for this pen:... » Read More The cartridges should fit perfectly if they are Jinhao International Size Pen Ink Cartridge. Remove the reusable cartridge that comes with the pen. Put it aside, and save it. Now, when you place your cartridge in the pen press down with a good amount of pressure until you hear a click. Then press it once more, just for good measure. Put it all together. Give the pen a good couple of shakes and place it, point downward, in a cup. It'll be ready to us in no time. Here's a video just in case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAa607ApcQ These are the proper cartridges for this pen: 25 PCS Jinhao International Size Pen Ink Cartridge to Fit Fountain Pens, Black, 5 per Pack « Show Less
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Melanie, I would google or you tube how to get a better ink flow.. I haven't used a cartridge for mine. Sorry I wasn't more of help. :-) good luck.
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Make sure you put the ink holder in the right way...the pen has a special attachment that will break the seal to let the ink flow. If you did put it in the right way then wear your grungy clothes take the pen outside and, nib down, just shake the heck out of it. Those are the only suggestions I can give. Hope one of them works for you.
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As far as I know, the cartridges are no longer beeing made so with luck, ebay might be the place. I use the charge pump on the pen. At times it might get messy, but I allways have a full pen. Hope it helped.
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I don't use the in cartridges for the very reason stated. I agree with Enrique A. I only use Pelican or Mont Blanc ink in any of my fountain pens, never had a issue. Clean with some warm water including the adapter, let dry and try fresh ink.