Why Won't My HP 805 Cartridge Fit? Can It Be Reused?

Question:
I'm having trouble with my HP 805 cartridge and wish there was a way to reuse it. Is there a method for refilling or reusing this cartridge?

Answer:

Yes, your HP 805 cartridge can indeed be reused and refilled. While HP designs many of its cartridges to encourage replacement, the refill procedure is fairly similar across models in the HP 6x series (HP 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, etc.), and the 805 follows this same pattern.

Here's a breakdown of what you can do:

1. Refilling the Cartridge

   • You can follow a general refill method demonstrated in this HP cartridge refill tutorial (https://youtu.be/DvtNz_Y6D-g). Although the video shows an HP 67 cartridge, the same procedure applies to the HP 805 and its related series.

   • The process involves carefully injecting ink into the sponge inside the cartridge. You'll need a syringe, gloves, and compatible refill ink.

2. Dealing with Error Messages

   • After refilling, some HP printers may show E1 or E0 error codes. These usually indicate cartridge recognition issues or improper seating. You can see how to resolve them in this HP 67 error code video (https://youtu.be/ipueD4xutk4). The fixes demonstrated there also apply to the HP 805.

3. Going Beyond Basic Refills

   • If you want to take the project to the next level and get more value out of your cartridge, you might enjoy this video on advanced refill methods: Taking Refills to the Next Level (https://youtu.be/k_bxmO4UzFY).

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