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 12 Genuine CROSS Porous Point Black Fine Refills 8444 $16.20 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 49m Buy It Now for only: $16.20 |
 CROSS PEN PENCIL SWITCH IT ROYAL BLUE PEN TO PENCIL CONVERTER USDED NEEDS REFILL $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 26m |
 Cross 8523 2 Black Gel Rolling Ball Refills 2 Pack $7.50 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 New Executive Roller Ball Pen Pencil Set Storage Case Cross Refills Black Ink $7.95 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Rosewood Ball Point Pen Pencil Set Wood Gift Box Storage Case Cross Ink Refill $10.95 Time Remaining: 16h 5m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 Cross Refills Black Dual Pack Rollerball Pen 8523 2 In Original Blister Pack $6.79 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 4m Buy It Now for only: $6.79 |
 12 Genuine CROSS Broad Point Black Ballpoint Refills 8101 $12.60 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 30m Buy It Now for only: $12.60 |
 New Rosewood Ball Point Pen Wood Gift Box Storage Case Cross Refills Black Ink $7.95 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Cross Refills Blue Dual Pack Rollerball Pen 8521 2 In Original Blister Pack $6.79 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $6.79 |
 12 Cross Black FINE Ballpoint Refills $12.60 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 33m Buy It Now for only: $12.60 |
 12 Cross Black Medium Ballpoint Refills $12.60 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 33m Buy It Now for only: $12.60 |
 Bamboo Ball Point Pen Pencil Set Wood Gift Box Storage Case Cross Ink Refill $10.95 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 Cross 8521 2 BlUE Gel Rolling Ball Refills 2 Pack $7.50 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 28m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 20 Black Gel Ink Cross Style Ion Refills Fine Point $13.25 Time Remaining: 21d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $13.25 |
 Cross 8523 2 Black Gel Rolling Ball Refills 2 Pack $10.98 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 28m Buy It Now for only: $10.98 |
 Cross 8405 Lead and Eraser Refill for Cross 5mm Pencil $3.50 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 10m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 CROSS 5 BALL POINT REFILL BLUE MEDIUM 8511 $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 CROSS BALLPOINT REFILLS BLUE BROAD POINT NEW IN PACKS 2 PACKS $9.95 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 14m |
 5 CROSS BALLPOINT REFILLS BLACK MED POINT Free SHIPPING $7.49 Time Remaining: 11d 19h 8m Buy It Now for only: $7.49 |
 CROSS GEL ROLLERBALL BLUE REFILLS 2PACK 8521 2 NEW SEALED $6.49 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 58m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 CROSS 8514 Fine Point Ball Point Refill 2 REFILLS $4.89 Time Remaining: 24d 17h 34m Buy It Now for only: $4.89 |
 Cross Broad Blue Ink Refill $7.98 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 33m Buy It Now for only: $7.98 |
 Lot of 4 Vintage AT CROSS Rolling Ball Refills Rollerball $4.99 Time Remaining: 24d 9h 33m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 5 CROSS BALLPOINT REFILLS BLUE MED POINT Free SHIPPING $7.49 Time Remaining: 7d 15h 10m Buy It Now for only: $7.49 |
 2 MONTEVERDE BLUE BLACK FINE ROLLERBALL REFILLS FIT CROSS $6.49 Time Remaining: 8d 16h 20m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 Red Cross style Refills $8.49 Time Remaining: 12d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $8.49 |
 Cross Ball Point Pen Refill 8513 $4.50 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 18m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 2 CROSS BP REFILLS BLUE MED SOFTROLLER BY MONTEVERDE $5.50 Time Remaining: 20d 3h 49m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 50 BLUE REFILLS FOR ZEBRA PENS F SERIES PENATIA CROSS $9.99 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 43m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Monteverde Soft Roll Ballpoint Refills Orange turquoise Two 2 packs Fits Cross $5.46 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 31m Buy It Now for only: $5.46 |
 NEW Cross Refills for Ballpoint Pens Medium Blue Ink $4.99 Time Remaining: 7d 5h 16m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 2 MONTEVERDE BLACK FINE ROLLERBALL REFILLS FIT CROSS $6.49 Time Remaining: 17d 14h 22m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 Cross 8515 Ballpoint Refill $7.98 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 18m Buy It Now for only: $7.98 |
 2 MONTEVERDE BLUE FINE ROLLERBALL REFILLS FIT CROSS $6.49 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 17m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 4 CROSS BALLPOINT REFILLS BLUE FINE POINT NEW IN PACKS 2 PACKS $9.95 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 10m |
 PDA stylus for the cross ballpoint pen $4.25 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 35m Buy It Now for only: $4.25 |
 2 CROSS 8443 POROUS POINT SELECTIP REFILL MED BLACK NIB $9.39 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9.39 |
 Cross Jumbo Ballpoint Refill Blue Fine 8562 4 $18.98 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 33m Buy It Now for only: $18.98 |
 2 CROSS BP REFILLS BLUE BLACK MED SOFTROLLER BY MONTEVERDE $5.50 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 10m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 20 Pierre Cardin Cross Cartridges Ball Pen Ink Refill Lot Blue Medium Point $13.00 Time Remaining: 14d 12h 5m Buy It Now for only: $13.00 |
 2 CROSS 8523 GEL ROLLING BALL REFILL MEDIUM BLACK NEW $9.97 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.97 |
 8 CROSS Blue Fine PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $10.97 Time Remaining: 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $10.97 |
 10 Black Gel Ink Cross Style Ion Refills Fine Point $8.99 Time Remaining: 20d 14h 17m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Cross Ion and Matrix Gel Ink Refill Midnight Blue 1 per card 8516 2 $10.08 Time Remaining: 19d 8h 7m Buy It Now for only: $10.08 |
 Cross Ball Point Pen Refill $4.50 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 33m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 6 CROSS GENUINE Refills SELECTIP RBall Pens BLUE $18.83 Time Remaining: 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $18.83 |
 Cross Matrix Ballpoint Pen Refill Fine Blue 3 per card 8572 2 $15.62 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 54m Buy It Now for only: $15.62 |
 2 CROSS 8753 05mm 09mm PENCIL ERASER 5 PACK NEW $8.97 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 35m Buy It Now for only: $8.97 |
 10 PDA stylus refill for the cross ballpoint pen white tip $13.99 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 46m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 6 CROSS Black Broad Pt PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $11.97 Time Remaining: 15d 12h 59m Buy It Now for only: $11.97 |
 CROSS 5 BALL POINT REFILL BLACK FINE 8514 $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 3 Cross Ball Pen Refill Standard Fine Blue Ref 8512 $6.24 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 58m |
 Cross Refill for Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Black PACK OF 2 4 TOTAL $15.77 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $15.77 |
 FranklinCovey Slim Gel Rolling Ball Refill by Cross Blue $9.00 Time Remaining: 22d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Eraser Refills for Cross Pencils 5 Card CRO8753 $12.48 Time Remaining: 20d 13h 44m Buy It Now for only: $12.48 |
 4 PDA stylus for the cross ballpoint pen $7.25 Time Remaining: 12d 15h 44m Buy It Now for only: $7.25 |
 4 CROSS 2 Black 2 Blue Med PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $9.97 Time Remaining: 10d 11h 14m Buy It Now for only: $9.97 |
 4 CROSS Blue Fine PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $8.97 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 1m Buy It Now for only: $8.97 |
 Cross Pencil Eraser Refills Five 05mm 09mm Pencil Erasers Per Card 8753 $9.88 Time Remaining: 9h 35m Buy It Now for only: $9.88 |
 2 CROSS BP REFILLS PURPLE MED SOFTROLLER BY MONTEVERDE $5.50 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 11m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 AT Cross Company Refill for Cross Selectip Porous Point Pens Medium Point $10.07 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $10.07 |
 Cross 8516B Matrix and Ion Gel Refill Multi Pack $4.95 Time Remaining: 15d 14h 55m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 AT Cross Company Refill for Cross Selectip Gel Roller Ball Pens Medium $10.36 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $10.36 |
 MONTEVERDE Soft Roll Ballpoint Refills Orange Turquoise Two 2 packs FITS CROSS $5.99 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 8 CROSS Black Med PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $13.37 Time Remaining: 15d 12h 59m Buy It Now for only: $13.37 |
 4 CROSS 2 Black 2 Blue Broad Pt PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $9.47 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 16m Buy It Now for only: $9.47 |
 10 PDA stylus refill for the cross ballpoint pen $12.99 Time Remaining: 16d 18h 17m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 6 GENUINE CROSS BALLPOINT REFILLS BLUE MEDIUM POINT NEW IN PACKS 3 PACKS $9.95 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 40m |
 2 CROSS BALL POINT REFILLS RED SOFTROLLER MED BY MONTEVERDE $5.50 Time Remaining: 18d 13h 27m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 4 CROSS Blue Fine PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $8.97 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 1m Buy It Now for only: $8.97 |
 8 CROSS 4 Black 4 Blue Broad Pt PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $14.97 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 16m Buy It Now for only: $14.97 |
 8 CROSS Blue Fine PEN BALLPOINT REFILLS Genuine $13.37 Time Remaining: 8d 14h 1m Buy It Now for only: $13.37 |
 12 Penatia Cross Black Medium SelecTip Roller Refills $7.99 Time Remaining: 21d 13h 19m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 NEW Cross Refills for Ballpoint Pens Fine Black Ink $4.99 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 NEW Cross Selectip Rollerball Refill 8523 $3.99 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 14m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Cross Fine Ballpoint Pen Ink Refill Black $6.98 Time Remaining: 9d 4h 28m Buy It Now for only: $6.98 |
 2 CROSS 8523 SELECTTP GEL ROLLING PEN REFILL MED BK $9.49 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 1m Buy It Now for only: $9.49 |
 Monteverde Soft Roll Refills Medium Ballpoint Fits Cross Pen Orange Turquoise $4.50 Time Remaining: 15d 16m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 10 Monteverde Soft Roll Refill Ballpoint Cross medium 790 420 Orange Turquoise $5.99 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 25m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 AT Cross Company Refills for Cross Ballpoint Pens Medium Point Blue Ink $11.19 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $11.19 |
 CROSS 8511 Universal Ballpoint Pen Refill med blue $4.89 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 31m Buy It Now for only: $4.89 |
 Cross 8406 Selectip Porous Point Pen Eraser Refill 7 Item Bundle Lead $26.98 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 31m Buy It Now for only: $26.98 |
 2 CROSS BALL POINT REFILLS BLACK MED SOFT ROLLER BY MONTEVERDE $5.50 Time Remaining: 26d 13h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 Cross Pencil Lead Refills Fifteen 05mm Polymeric Leads Per Card 8710 $13.21 Time Remaining: 19d 16h 32m Buy It Now for only: $13.21 |
 ONE LOT OF CROSS REFILLS 8405 FOR 5MM LEAD PENCILS WITH ERASURE $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 54m |
 LOT OF 2 CROSS MATRIX 8572 2 BALL POINT PEN REFILLS Fine Blue $8.00 Time Remaining: 18d 17h 58m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 Cross Broad Black Ink Refill $7.98 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 8m Buy It Now for only: $7.98 |
 CrossR Refills Ballpoint Medium Point 10 mm Blue Pack Of 2 $11.03 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 53m Buy It Now for only: $11.03 |
 Cross Selectip Porous Point Pen Refill 3 models $3.62 Time Remaining: 17d 12h 32m Buy It Now for only: $3.62 |
 AT Cross Company Refills for Cross Ballpoint Pens Fine Point Black Ink $11.38 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $11.38 |
 Cross 8521 2 Blue Gel Rolling Ball Refills 2 Pack $10.98 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 28m Buy It Now for only: $10.98 |
 AT Cross Company Refill for Cross Selectip Porous Point Pens Fine Point $10.02 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $10.02 |
 Cross Medium Black Ballpoint Refill 8513 $7.98 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 48m Buy It Now for only: $7.98 |
 AT Cross Company Refills for Cross Ballpoint Pens Medium Point Black Ink $11.26 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $11.26 |
 Cross Blue Medium Point Fiber Tip Ink Refill $10.85 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $10.85 |
 Cross Ball Point Refill For Standard Cross Ball Point Pen Blue Ink Broad Poin $10.28 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $10.28 |
 NEW Refills for Crossreg Ballpoint Pens Medium Poi $4.99 Time Remaining: 10d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 AT Cross Company Refills for Cross Ballpoint Pens Broad Point Black Ink $12.38 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 5m Buy It Now for only: $12.38 |
 Cross Mini Ballpoint Pen Refill Medium Blue Fits Tech 3 Autocross Compact L $11.09 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $11.09 |
 Cross Jumbo Ballpoint Refill Black Fine 8562 2 $18.98 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 33m Buy It Now for only: $18.98 |
Refill Cross
The Dangersof Refilling
Whilst I make an effort to stop my articles becoming promotional for my company, but as a businessman who deals with computer consumables from dusk till dawn each day and also writes articles on general tech related topics sometimes it is unavoidable. In the last 12 months we have started offering a refill service and my knowledge of the subject has increased dramatically.
Thanks to adverts such as those commissioned several years ago by JR Inkjet (the ones featuring motoring journalist Quentin Wilson), there are a great many people who believe that they are immediately qualified for the task. Whilst refilling is certainly good for both your pocket and the environment, it is also an exact art that when improperly executed can yield terrible results.
Certain companies (who normally also sell refilling supplies) say you all you require is a drill bit, some universal ink and adhesive tape but if you want a good cartridge at the end of the process, unfortunately, this is not completely true. Manufacturers of printer cartridges spend a lot of time and money making sure their ink is distinctively suited for each of their cartridges and that they are as hard to refill/remanufacture as they can and as a result a certain amount of knowhow is needed.
Preparation is as important as the actual refilling itself and whilst not everybody is as thorough as ourselves, we use the following equipment on a daily basis to ensure that we retain the original quality.
- Centrifuge - This literally spins every last drop of ink out of the printer cartridge so that when you refill you don't have two differing ink types mixing together inside the cartridge.
- Steamer ' Helps break down blockages and congealed ink that could have potentially formed in the cartridges print head by gently spraying the bottom of the cartridge with a jet of steam.
- Ultrasonic Bath - Breaks down any remaining blockages; these machines incidentally are similar to those used to clean surgical instruments in the healthcare industry.
- Replacement sponges - These are essential for a better quality result as the use of fresh sponges helps further prevent the mixing of ink. It may also be worth noting that some cartridges can have the amount of ink they can hold increased by removing restrictions inside the cartridge and inserting a new sponge.
- Replacement lids ' On all cartridges we refill we have to remove the lids to get to the sponge and replace them when we are done. This method prevents cross contamination due to overfilling common when using a 'drill and fill' technique often employed in home refills.
With the preparation done it is crucial that it is filled with ink that is similar to the manufacturers' original specification instead of simply using a 'universal' ink. If at all possible the refill should be done in a vacuum so no air is left in the cartridge ' this means once the vacuum is released the ink will spread more evenly in the sponge, ensuring contact with the nozzle plate so that the print head can begin to fill ready for printing. When filling outside of a vacuum you risk there being nothing but air between the ink and the exit of the cartridge.
Alas, even with the correct training and expensive equipment, refilling can be messy; those that visit our store will often find one of us with ink inexplicably plastered across the forehead but this is simply put down to occupational hazard. If you do decide to brave refilling yourself then we do have the kits available, but since we guarantee to be the cheapest in Torbay, the smart advice would be to leave it to the professionals.
About the Author
Chris Holgate writes a weekly article of all things tech related. He is a director and copyrighter of the online computer consumables business Refresh Cartridges who sell cheap
ink cartridges
, toner cartridges, computer hardware and other computer consumables online. An archive of his work can be found at
www.computerarticles.co.uk
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Will my insurance allow an early refill....?
I recently filled a prescription for a month supply of the Fentanyl patch. Now I have a new prescription for the same medication and dose (both 50mcg) but the instructions are changed from changing it every 72hrs to changing it every 48hrs. How soon would insurance allow the new prescription to go thru? Would it be covered right away since the dosing instructions changed? I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. I am using the patch every 48 hrs even though it was prescribed every 72 hrs. The doctor verbally okayed it, but insurance doesn't know that. So I'll run out before 30 days. Also, I'm going to be leaving for a 2 week business trip this week, so I want to fill it before I leave. I know I can take it to the pharmacy to find out, but they're always busy and this just seemed easier. Any help would be much appreciated!
call Blue Cross they have vacation policy for early refills
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