Re-Inking Custom Stamps

Re-Inking Trodat Stamps

  • Push stamp down slightly and push buttons on side to lock into position (Image 1).
  • Pull out ink pad (Image 2) and add 10 - 20 drops of Trodat / Ideal Ink on the inked side of the pad.
  • Once the ink has absorbed into the pad, push the pad back in and push stamp to release the lock (Image 3).

Re-Inking Trodat Date Stamps

  • Push stamp down slightly and push buttons on side to lock into position.
  • Pull out ink pad.
  • Put 10 - 20 drops of Trodat / Ideal Ink on the inked side of the pad.
  • Once the ink has absorbed into the pad, push the pad back in.

Re-Inking MaxLight Stamps

  • You must use MaxLight Ink, since another brand's formula will not mix with MaxLight and may damage your stamp.
  • Remove the handle and add the ink as follows. If there are 2 ports, divide the ink evenly between the 2 ports.
    • Sizes 305, 325, PCM, PCL = 3-4 Drops
    • Sizes 115, 125, 145 = 4-6 Drops
    • Sizes 185, 265 = 6-8 Drops
    • Size 165 = 8-10 Drops
    • Size 245, 720 = 10-12 Drops
    • Size 225 = 12-14 Drops
    • Size 275 = 15-20 Drops
    • Size 700, 750, 800 = 20-24 Drops
  • Replace the handle and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Occasionally, you may see lint or paper dust on your MaxLight surface. Simply place a piece of cellophane tape across the die of the stamp, rub your finger over the tape, then remove the tape. The tape will lift off the residue.

Re-Inking Ideal Stamps

  • Push stamp down slightly and move red button on side to lock into position.
  • Pull out inkwell.
  • Stop pulling inkwell when you hear a click.
  • Fill well with ink with Trodat / Ideal Ink, push pad back & move red lock on the side to release. Wait 15 minutes before using.
  • Another way, not pictured is to pull out the ink pad completely. Add 10 - 20 drops of ink to the front side. Once the ink has absorbed into the pad, put the pad back in the stamp and wait 5 minutes before using.


Re-Inking XStampers

  • Most XStampers only require between 2 to 6 drops of ink.
  • You must use XStamper Ink, since another brand's formula may not mix with XStamper and may damage your XStamper.
  • Re-inking must be performed at such time when the stamp impression has become consistently light. Most XStampers can be refilled through the back by removing the handle. They were designed this way to keep your hands clean and ink free.
  • Occasionally, you may see lint or paper dust on your XStamper surface. Simply place a piece of cellophane tape across the die of the stamp, rub your finger over the tape, then remove the tape. The tape will lift off the residue.