Cartridge type

• 1

  Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel.

• 2

  Remove the empty cartridge from the neck while holding the neck with the nib pointing up.

• 3

  Insert a new cartridge. Please insert the cartridge straight in. Twisting it during insertion may prevent the valve from opening.[Fig.1]

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Converter type

Rotation type Converter (CON-40)

• 1

  While holding the neck with the nib pointing up, unscrew the neck from the pen barrel and then insert the converter. [Fig.2]

• 2

  Rotate the converter knob in the direction of the arrow. [Fig.3]
  (Handle the pen gently after wipe of ink in the nib with a soft cloth or similar material. Ink may spatter if the nib contains sufficient ink.)

• 3

  As shown in Figure 4, dip the nib vertically into the ink up to the top of the neck. [Fig.4]
  * Be careful not to hit the bottom of the bottle with the nib point to protect the nib.

• 4

  Fill the converter with ink by turning the knob in the direction of the arrow.[Fig.4]

Piston type Converter (CON-70N)

• With this type of converter, the pen can be easily filled with ink by a simple operation of the knob on the converter.

• 1

  While holding the neck with the nib pointing up, unscrew the neck from the pen barrel and then insert the converter firmly. [Fig.5]
  * The oil for lubrication may be visible inside, but it does not affect the use of the pen.

• 2

  As shown in Figure 6, dip the nib vertically into the ink up to the top of the neck. [Fig.6]
  * Be careful not to hit the bottom of the bottle with the nib point to protect the nib.

• 3

  Press the knob five or six times to fill the ink tank with ink completely. [Fig.6]

• * To replace the converter with an ink cartridge, first remove any remaining ink from the converter. Then hold the neck of the pen with the nib pointing up and slowly remove the converter by slightly pulling it straight or twisting it clockwise.
  Any ink remaining in the converter should be washed off with water. Dry the converter completely and store it.
  * It may be impossible to fill the converter with ink if the amount remaining in the bottle is low. Refill inks from bottles that have a sufficient amount of ink remaining.
  * Any ink on the neck or nib should be wiped off with materials such as soft cloth before use.

• Keep the pen out of the reach of children and away from excessive heat, cold, or direct sunlight.
• If the pen is not used regularly, drain the ink from it. Then, clean the inside by filling and draining the pen with clean water several times.
• This pen contains custom-made precision parts. Do not try to repair it yourself.

• Please do not use this product for any purpose other than writing.
• Keep away from children.
• After use always replace the cap firmly.
• When starting to use a fountain pen with an ink cartridge for the first time, gently squeeze the cartridge to start the ink flow.
• Prevent ink from spilling by pointing the nib upward while replacing the cartridge.
• Cleaning the neck
  Over longer periods of usage, the penholder may clog with ink sediment. Wash the neck with clean water occasionally.
  * Please refrain from washing the cap and barrel. This may cause a malfunction.
• Changes in air pressure may cause the ink to leak or gush out, so do not use this pen on a plane.
• Please use PILOT ink (cartridge or bottled) for PILOT fountain pens. Please note that mixing with other inks or old ink may cause problems.
• Note that it may not be possible to remove this ink if it accidentally gets on your clothes.
• Pilot's Tsuwairo pigment ink for fountain pens cannot be used on lacquerware, including maki-e products.
• Please avoid dropping the fountain pen or applying excessive force since the shock could cause it to malfunction.
• Please be warned that applying chemicals, including solvents, such as alcohol, causes cracks or discoloration.