Lint Free Wipes

A clean cloth for refill benches and cartridge work

These wipes are made for the moments that matter in ink work, when a drop on the bench can spread to a cartridge shell, a seal or a printhead area. The fabric is chosen to leave very little lint behind, so it works better than general purpose paper or loose weave cloths around refill stations, cartridge bodies and colour changeovers.

In daily use they suit refilling, nozzle checks, ink spill wipe-downs and light cleaning around capping areas. They also help when cleaning dust from a cartridge exterior before installation, especially where coastal humidity in Durban can leave a sticky film on plastic parts and packing benches.

The wipe is not a gimmick item. In refill work, a small fibre can end up under a seal or on a contact area, and that can turn a neat job into a messy one. For offices, studios and print rooms, it gives staff a cleaner surface to work from and a more controlled way to handle ink drips.

Sizes and pack styles that fit the bench

We keep the options practical. Lint free wipes are usually supplied in compact packs for counter-side use, larger bulk packs for workshop counters, and carton quantities for busy refill stations or wide-format print shops. The right pack depends on how often cartridges are opened and how many operators touch the same setup during a shift.

• Small packs for field kits, mobile service bags and compact office stations
• Mid-size packs for refill counters and studio cleaning drawers
• Bulk cartons for print rooms, dispatch benches and recurring maintenance work
• Folded sheets for controlled wipe-downs
• Loose packs where quick access matters more than presentation

For work near dye ink, pigment ink or mixed refill stock, a soft wipe with stable fibres is useful because it does not shed into nozzles or leave bits behind on the cartridge lip. If the bench also handles empty returns, a larger pack makes sorting and cleaning easier between batches.

Where these wipes earn their keep

They suit offices that refill counter printers, design studios that need clean output for colour proofing, and artists handling smaller ink systems where the cartridge body is opened often. They are also useful in wide-format print rooms, where ink handling, cap cleaning and spill control happen around more than one machine.

In practice, they help with printhead care, cartridge shell wipe-downs, nozzle check prep and cleaning around refill ports. Some teams keep one pack at each workstation and another near the empty return area, so there is always a clean wipe ready when a cartridge is removed or checked.

• Refill benches with frequent ink top-ups
• Wide-format stations where hands move between bottles, syringes and cartridges
• Colour matching tables where dust and fibres show up quickly
• Service trays used for chip reset help and cartridge inspection
• Transport crates for workshop spares and returned empties

Using them with refill systems and printhead care

These wipes are part of the small tools that make refill work less awkward. When a continuous ink supply system is being set up, a clean wipe helps clear drips before tubing is clipped into place. During refill kit use, it helps remove excess ink from the nozzle area, the bottle collar and the outer shell before the cartridge goes back into service.

For printhead care, the wipe should be used gently. The aim is to lift residue, not scrub it across the head area. A soft wipe can support nozzle check work, keep caps cleaner, and help with leak checking where a damp trace needs to be seen clearly. A clean cloth also makes colour balance checks easier because the test area is not masked by old ink smears.

Where chip resetters are used in general terms, the wipe helps keep contacts and nearby surfaces free of dust and ink. That matters in busy rooms where more than one person handles the same cartridge set and the bench can pick up fibres fast.

Care, storage and a few workshop habits

Keep the wipes in a dry cupboard or sealed bin so they stay free of dust. In Durban and other coastal towns, open packs can pick up moisture and lose that clean feel, especially near windows or fan outlets. A closed container also keeps them ready for spill control instead of leaving them damp or marked.

Do not use a wipe that has picked up loose grit, cardboard dust or grit from courier packaging. Once that happens it should not be used on cartridge lips or on any area near the nozzles. For the cleanest result, separate fresh wipes from general bench cloths and keep one container for refill work only.

• Store away from direct sun and open workshop doors
• Keep sealed until needed for clean handling
• Use one wipe for the task, then discard if ink-soaked
• Do not mix with cloths used for oily maintenance jobs
• Replace any pack that has picked up dust or moisture

Details to confirm before ordering for your stock

When you order lint free wipes from InkEx, it helps to note the kind of work they will support. Offices usually need a smaller pack size and occasional use. Studios may want a softer sheet for careful handling around colour work. Wide-format print shops often ask for bulk quantities because the wipes are used across more than one station.

It also helps to confirm whether the wipes will be used for cartridges, refill bottles, printhead care, spill control or empty sorting. That guides the pack size and helps us match the wipe style to the job. If the same bench also handles dye ink and pigment ink, a cleaner wipe and a more generous quantity can keep the work area neater through the day.

• Preferred pack size and how often the bench is used
• Whether the wipes are for office, studio or wide-format work
• Use for spills, cartridge handling, nozzle checks or general bench cleaning
• Need for single packs or carton quantities
• Any storage limits in the shop, office or dispatch area

Our contact form is the easiest place to send those details, along with the type of refill setup you use and the towns where delivery is needed. We supply from Westville, Durban to Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Ballito and Hillcrest, with courier delivery across South Africa.