Yo, Phil...I just did as you suggested but the cartridge wouldn't go back in.
My Epson manual says "Caution: Don't open the clamp or remove a cartridge except to replace with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, you can't reuse it, even if it contains ink."
MDB "offered" to go get a new cartridge...now I'm worried...what if it won't go in????
On a lighter note, did you notice the opening for Philip Morris? Uh huh...I've had it for a long time. ;)
BTW, wives... plural??? uno, dos, tres???? You silver-tongued devil, you! LOL