Primera Disc Publisher Pro with Lexmark Ink Cartridges

[jtoolman]

I have prepared a file with the bar codes for Lexmark 16 and 26 so the bravo II with recognize them as Primera Carts.

These should to printed on at least 100-200 gram matte paper with Pigment inks. Not Dye.
The IR sensor does not like Dye inks.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/19bwuo

 

[justwondering]

I have prepared a file with the bar codes for Lexmark 16 and 26 so the bravo II with recognize them as Primera Carts.

These should to printed on at least 100-200 gram matte paper with Pigment inks. Not Dye.
The IR sensor does not like Dye inks.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/19bwuo

Wow that is truly brilliant , could you tell me please , which printers use pigment inks and not dyes ? is that like a regular epson printer that uses pigment inks standard ink jet ? also what is the best way to attach them once cut out to the printer ? pritt stick type glue ? or simply sellotape them in place?

Thank you for the print out , that is a life saver

 

[jtoolman]

Any Epson Photo printer that uses Pigment inks. Dye inks fluoresce when the infrared light sensor hits it as it scans it for authentication. You can also take the file to Kinko or a Staples and have them print it on a color laser. Use slightly heavy NON GLOSSY stock.

Each individual bar code has an outline which includes a pair of small notches. That is important.

The bar codes on my file are designed to simply be dropped bar code down in the actual cartridge holder for both BLACK and TRI COLOR.
The notches are there to force to place them in the correct orientation.

You will not be attaching them on the actual Lexmark carts. DO NOT Tape them!

They will simply sit inside the space for each of the two color carts inside the carriage.

The carts then gets installed normally directly on top of the FACING DOWN bar code. It has to face down so it can be seen, identified and read by the IR sensor reader.

Hope this clarifies your questions.

Joe

 

[justwondering]

Joe , Thank you that is much appreciated for your wonderful help , that is a fantastic contribution to this forum , i have refilled my current XR ink about 8 times now and it is kinda getting tired , but i hate the idea of buying one in the uk for like £48.00 delivered , such a rip off .

I wonder do you have a similar print sheet for my other primera duplicator ink cart 53336 black , i think the colour is 53337 ?!? .

Cheers Joe

 

[jtoolman]

No, only for the Primera Bravo II 53330 Color Ink Cartridge and Primera Bravo II 53331 Black Ink Cartridge

Joe

 

[justwondering]

cheers Joe , i was wondering , how did you capture the image , was it just with a digital camera or did you scan in ? or was the image online somewhere ?

I might attempt to make one for the 53336 etc , using your template and pasting in the barcode image from the ink cart.

 

[jtoolman]

I steamed of the very fragile decal/barcode off the cart. Attached to a piece of card and scanned it at very high resolution.
I retouched it in PS so I had a strong deep black and very distinct colored dots.

Go ahead and scan whatever ones you have and use my template. But only as long as the cart compartments are identical.

Joe

 

[The Hat]

I steamed of the very fragile decal/barcode off the cart. Attached to a piece of card and scanned it at very high resolution.
I retouched it in PS so I had a strong deep black and very distinct dots.

Go ahead and scan whatever ones you have and use my template.

Joe

You’re the man Joe…

 

[jtoolman]

Well, it was a total PAIN in the you know what and I ruined a couple of them in the process.

Whatever they are made off they are extremely thin and fragile and they use an extremely strong adhesive to almost guarantee you will screw them up removing them unless they are steamed off! Even then that is no guarantee you will remove them with out damage. I had to digitally repair a small tear on one decal after scanning, using Photoshop.

To the OP, you can easily refill your original BRAVO II carts ( No, only for the Primera Bravo II 53330 Color Ink Cartridge and Primera Bravo II 53331 Black Ink Cartridge ) just like you would refill any equivalent Lexmark #26 and #16 carts. Of course, their thermal heads will be rendered pretty much useless after a couple of refills.
I buy Lexmarks for about $8 each on EBAY and use my templates.

Joe

 

[justwondering]

Joe Thank you , i was thinking i might butcher one of my 53335 tanks so i do not have to steam off the sticker , as long as its flat and it sits on the scanner .

Joe please may i ask at what resolution did you scan please ?