peterloron
Printing Apprentice
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Hello, folks. I refilled the original Canon cartridges for my MX892, and was able to successfully print a few pictures. However, when I printed some the next day, they had off colors and some streaks. Upon examination, I found that the three (CYM) I had refilled were leaking.
Joy.
Apparently I didn't do a clean enough job of drilling the hole in the top, allowing the plug to leak air. The magenta cartridge was leaking black colored ink at first. I gently prompted more ink to leak out and it gradually turned magenta again.
Can some kind soul point me to what needs to be done for cleanup? I'm assuming that the print head needs to be removed and cleaned out. Looks like there is a sponge below that. Can that be removed and washed?
Next, I'd like to salvage the Canon cartridges. I drilled the hole right above the "ink tank" on the label. Can I glue or seal the plugs in with something that wont screw up the ink? A tiny dab of silicone aquarium caulk?
Thanks!
Joy.
Apparently I didn't do a clean enough job of drilling the hole in the top, allowing the plug to leak air. The magenta cartridge was leaking black colored ink at first. I gently prompted more ink to leak out and it gradually turned magenta again.
Can some kind soul point me to what needs to be done for cleanup? I'm assuming that the print head needs to be removed and cleaned out. Looks like there is a sponge below that. Can that be removed and washed?
Next, I'd like to salvage the Canon cartridges. I drilled the hole right above the "ink tank" on the label. Can I glue or seal the plugs in with something that wont screw up the ink? A tiny dab of silicone aquarium caulk?
Thanks!