A new tool for cleaning the nozzles in HP inkjet printer cartridges was recently developed by R-JetTek. The HP Nozzle Flush is a specialized tool to be used by cartridge remanufacturers for ensuring the nozzle holes in the printhead are not obstructed with dried ink.
Many of the cartridges received by cartridge remanufacturers such as Cartridge World and Rapid Refill franchisees along with independent remanufacturers have been sitting in a desk drawer or collection area for months and this allows the ink remaining in the cartridge to dry, become hard and plug the nozzle holes. The HP Nozzle Flush by R-JetTek uses preferably warm filtered water to enter the cartridge through the holes in the cap and exit through the holes in the printhead. As part of this process the ink dyes and other ink ingredients become wet and then dissolve and go into solution. The cleaning process helps clean the sponge, filters and the ink delivery lines from the ink cavity to the printhead. Because the operator can see the water turn from colored like the ink to clear and can identify a consistent pattern he knows when the nozzles are aligned and unblocked. From a recycling standpoint every cartridge that can be successfully remanufactured means one less cartridge in the landfill.
The HP Nozzle Flush is designed to accept approximately 98 percent of the HP cartridges that have an integrated printhead and a cap that has holes in it such as the HP56, 57, 95, 97, 98, 74, but not the 15/45 or 78. The unit comes with a hose that attaches to a standard water faucet. Generally municipal water pressure is above 35 psi which is adequate to flush the cartridge. The entire flushing process takes only seconds to complete. The unit is also a great tool to use on cartridges that have failed a print test and may have been discarded. R-JetTek says i t will pay for its self by just recovering as few as 50 cartridges that you would have been thrown away.
These units are available in limited quantity by calling Bob at R-JetTek direct at 719-578-0506 ext. 107 or Linda103 and for Español Victor 115.
Company information
R-JetTek was founded in 1989 and is recognized as one of the inkjet refilling industry's pioneers. R-JetTek designs and manufactures high-reliability engineered inkjet refilling machines. The company offers a complete line of supplies for the refilling process and is the exclusive North American distributor for OCP inks from Germany. R-JetTek is an international company doing business in over 100 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO USA, the company is committed to serving as a OneSource for all global inkjet technology solutions.
Contact information
Contact: Mike Warner President www.rjettek.com 719-578-0506 ext. 106
