refilling LC 101/103 and chip resetting

[BNDAZ]

have had an MFC-J470D for some time, replacement ink is cheap for the most part but id like to start refilling as it is even cheaper.

I have researched a few methods and the simplest ive seen is this dont want the super long cartridges)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEQHBbIW7E4 ( not an endorsement for the company that sells the kit) i am looking for others who have used this vacuum method and what they used to do it.
I was just at the pharmacy and asked them about large syringes and they didn't have large ones.

Second part, resetting the chips, on another forum(reddit) someone suggested using two sets of Carts and switching them out, and the machine will recognize them as new.
they implied that by putting a different cart/chip from the current one it will reset, skeptical on that one.

Best source for a re-setter? Or auto reset chips that i can install on the carts i have?

also what type of ink do these use, dye or pigment?

 

[The Hat]

Hi @BNDAZ, and welcome, refilling your OEM cartridges is easy and very satisfying, with the added bonus of saving you lots of your $$.

The easiest method for refilling your carts is shown in the Refill House video, here:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyNUt8cPHw4

You could use the JetTek method but it’s a bit longwinded because it is only necessary to refill through the air inlet hole here:-

By first pulling on the syringe plunger to extract air , which then allows ink to flow back into the cart to replace the air, don't try to over fill your carts otherwise they'll leak.

You can buy the refill tips:-

or make the refill tip yourself by using a 16 gauge needle and removing the steel needle from it and cleaning the edges, just like this:-

For any ink or syringes you’ll need go to this site here: http://www.inkjetcarts.us/

 

[MP640]

I have Brother printers and use the vacuum refill method.

I bought this tool: http://www.octopus-office.de/en/sho...broluer-refill-adapter-fuer-brother-patronen/

It works pretty well and you don't have to modify the cartridges. You need to apply a bit of pressure to maintain the vaccum seal.

I have LC121 and LC123 cartridges that look similar to the LC101.

I als bought a chip resetter from the same company.

 

[BNDAZ]

Thank you all for the links and information.
Still curious about the type of ink...dye or pigment based, i have quite a bit of dye based ink left over form refilling and old cannon mp530 along with some pigment based black. not sure if i should try to use it as it is several years old.

 

[MP640]

Black is pigment and YMC are dye based.

Don't know about using old ink. I've had severe problems with my Canons and old magenta.

 

[The Hat]

Thank you all for the links and information.
Still curious about the type of ink...dye or pigment based, i have quite a bit of dye based ink left over form refilling and old cannon mp530 along with some pigment based black. not sure if i should try to use it as it is several years old.

If you intend to start refilling then it would be available to get off on the right foot by using the correct inks, and Canon inks are not compatible with brother print heads, and as far as I can tell the LC101 BK black is dye ink.

A much cheaper option for your old ink would be to confine it to the nearest bin, it would only cause you heartache if you were to use it..

 

[PeterBJ]

I have also had problems with old ink gone bad and have lost some Canon print heads due to clogging, that could not be removed. I agree with MP640 and The Hat that very old ink should not be used.

You should also use an ink specifically made for your printer. Canon, HP, Lexmark and others use thermal print heads. Epson and Brother use piezoelectric print heads. The technologies demand different properties for the ink. Furthermore both ink types are made with both dye and pigments. This makes four main ink types. You can use dye ink in a printer designed for pigment inks, but not vice versa.

 

[BNDAZ]

thanks for the replies regarding ink. Probably saved me some trouble, suggestions on economical places or manufacturers of brother ink?

 

[The Hat]

thanks for the replies regarding ink. Probably saved me some trouble, suggestions on economical places or manufacturers of brother ink?

You can always use Epson inks !

 

[MP640]

@BNDAZ, what's your geographical location?