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True enough... they didn't switch to a more expensive method unless there was a good reason. I will admit that I can't remember exactly how the cartridges were on those because it has been so long ago, but I think they only had the one sponge. It looks like I will be using the german method...

Thanks for the information... this will all be very helpful. Now that I understand the original cartridges, I'm convinced on how they are better. The first Canon I had with individual cartridges (BJC-620, long gone) seemed to have a different design and I don't remember it having two sponges...

Ok.. I'll find the awl and use that to make the hole. If anyone has any more advice on using the blunt needle, i would appreciate it... the sharp ones are hard to find and I'm not sure if they are even legal to posses in the nanny state that is North Carolina. Should I partially fill one of the...

I just purchased a PIXMA MX870 which uses the similar PGI-220/CLI-221 cartridges. I bought a refill kit with the resetter from inkproducts.com. They included 18 gauge blunt needles. I see where some have used blunt needles, but is there anything I need to be aware of before refilling with this...