How to change your ink pad

Ink pads on all self-inking stamp models can easily be replaced to ensure a perfect stamp imprint. When ordering a replacement ink pad for your stamp, please make sure that the replacement ink pad matches your current stamp model.

You will find the name of the pad on the back of your existing ink pad. In order to find the number, you need to remove the pad of your stamp.

Replacement of the ink pad is very similar for all self-inking stamps:

Press down the stamp slightly (approx. 3mm)
Lock stamping mechanism (in order to remove / insert the ink pad)
Pull or push out old ink pad
Insert new ink pad
Release 'Lock-mode' (by pressing down stamp onto a piece of paper)

Changing the ink pad on tripod stamps (Trodat and Colop):

To change the ink pad on tripod stamps such as the Trodat Professional or the Colop Expert Line, press the stamp down slightly so that the text plate no longer touches the ink pad, then press the locking mechanism and change the ink pad.

Video instructions Trodat Professional ink pad change

Ink pad change Trodat Professional

In our short instruction video, we show you how you can easily and conveniently change your ink pad on Trodat Professional stamps in just a few simple steps.

When releasing the stamp locking mechanism at the end of the change, make sure that you do this on a sheet of paper to avoid stamping directly onto your table.

Change ink pad for compact stamps (Trodat and Colop):

Replacing the Trodat Printy ink pad (new models)

Replacing the Trodat Printy ink pad (old models)

Please note the following for old models

If a new Trodat Printy pad is inserted into an older model, two side holders will break off when the pad is inserted (see Fig. 4.), as these are only required for the new models. You can also remove these before inserting the ink pad.

Replacing the Colop Printer ink pad (new models)

With the new Colop Printer models, the plastic housing must be lifted to make the ink pad accessible.

Video tutorial Trodat Printy ink pad change

Ink pad change Trodat Printy

In our short instruction video, we show you how you can easily and conveniently change your ink pad on Trodat Printy stamp models in just a few simple steps.

When releasing the stamp locking mechanism at the end of the change, make sure that you do this on a sheet of paper to avoid stamping directly onto your table.

In the product categories below you will find the respective ink pads according to model group.

Please pay attention to the exact identification of your current stamp model so that you can order a suitable ink pad for your model from us. For the best-selling stamp model Trodat Printy 4913, for example, you will need the Trodat 6/4913 ink pad.