Premium Black Oil-Based Refill Ink for Pre-Inked Stamps & Dot Matrix Printers

This 20 ml (0.68 oz) Oil-Based Stamp Ink is a great option for those looking to replenish their pre-inked stamps, felt pads, and dot matrix printers. This non-toxic oil-based ink is low odor, skin-safe and environment-friendly. It is waterproof after drying, outdoor-grade weatherproof, and none-fading, as it is made of a sturdy pigment polymer resin that won't fade under direct sunlight. It is easy to apply - just put four to six drops of ink on a dried stamp pad. It is compatible with most stamps, including Ideal, MaxStamp, Maxum, Plus 2000, ExcelMark, Cosco, and Trodat brands. If your stamp is "nonrefillable", watch the YouTube video (below) for instructions. Refilling dot matrix printers is also possible with this ink. Please refer to Keith's blog for instructions.

20 ml (0.68 oz) Oil-Based Stamp Ink for Pre-Inked Stamps & Dot Matrix Printers.

• GREAT VALUE. Replenish these for a fraction of the cost of new ones.
• stamp foam inkpads
• felt pads
• pre-inked stamps 
• oil-based print ribbons for equipments such as dot matrix printers (see below)
• NON-TOXIC. Oil-based, low odor, skin-safe and environment-friendly.
• DURABLE AND PERMANENT. Waterproof after drying. Outdoor-Grade weatherproof. None-fading. Made of sturdy pigment polymer resin, it doesn't fade under direct sunlight.
• EASY APPLICATION. Put four to six drops of ink on a dried stamp pad. Do not over-ink the pad. Works with most stamps, including Ideal, MaxStamp, Maxum, Plus 2000, ExcelMark, Cosco, and Trodat brands.  If your stamp is "nonrefillable", watch the YouTube video below.

General Instruction

The oil-based ink will be absorbed into either rubber or sponges. The process is a lot slower than water-based ink. However, the ink is designed to last a long time in the open air, so be patient. You will either find an absorbent rubber or refill sponge in your equipment. If you work on a typewriter ribbon that doesn't have those, then the ink needs to be absorbed by the whole ribbon. If your stamp doesn't have a refill sponge, like in the video below, you can drill a hole and create a cavity to fill the ink and let the ink be absorbed over time.

Refill Instruction for Pre-Inked Stamps

Refill Instruction for Dot Matrix Printers

We do not have a Dot Matrix Printer nor a typewriter. Therefore, we rely on our customers. Sending your stories, and we will share them here.  Here is Keith's blog for refilling dot matrix printer.

How to Refill a Star Micronics NX-1020 9-pin dot matrix printer - by Keith 

I ordered the ink and applied it to the dot matrix ink cartridge, and it worked great. It was less messy than expected, and while I used WAY TOO MUCH, and subsequently needed to cycle the whole cartridge a few times via some paper towels. There's a reinking wheel (which appears to be a spinning sponge, essentially), which wasn't immediately absorbing the ink. So I applied some directly to the ribbon itself. In retrospect, I did try applying through the top of the sponge instead of the side. The ink transfer to the ribbon appears to be done.

Please see the image.

The ideal approach seems to remove the reinking sponge (large black round center object), which is simply sitting there(it doesn't snap into place or anything), apply ink to THE SIDES of the sponge, and let that absorb as much as possible. Reinking the ribbon is also necessary, especially for older, more dried-out ribbons. Given the way it works, the reinking sponge appears to transfer to the small black gear. Then contacts the ribbon itself directly. I think this process is going to be slow and take a while to reink the ribbon. Therefore, also applying ink directly to the ribbon should speed the process. The ink should be applied sparingly and then using a paper towel (or other absorbent cloth) to contact the exposed ribbon. You should remove any excess ink by rotating (counter-clockwise) until a complete circle of ribbon has been cycled. Initial printouts were messy. After about a dozen pages, the quality improves dramatically. I hope this helps.