The differences between the PGI-9 & CLI-8 Cartridges explained

[jtoolman]

Didn't somebody here say the are using Blue version of the CLI-5 / CLI-8 resetters on the PGI-9?
Or do they just not fit without the mods you're talking about. I have a milling machine and full work shop so I can modify it as needed.
I have the Orange resetter for the CLI-8s. Will that one work on PGI-9s?
This is gonna be fun!!!

 

[rodbam]

As far as I know the red & green get used on the paper pro papers & I think the Hat said once that some red & green get used with paper plus glossy as well. I'm using Ilford Smooth Pearl on the paper pro setting as recommended by Ilford so it's using all the inks.

 

[The Hat]

I have had mixed results with ink usage while using the 9500 printer, its certainly totally different than my i9950.
While the i9950 seldom used green and red on the work I do, the 9500 uses all the colours
and the two colours that run out the quickest on me usually are the MBK black and Grey.

I tend to change all of the cartridges in one go once one cartridge shows low ink, because it cuts down on the amount of time
I would have to spend watching over the printer,

Each SRA3 sheet could take an average of 12 to 15 minutes to print and the cartridges
only last about 25 sheets so I like to leave the printer unattended while printing.

I reset eight of my cartridges and use ARCs on the other two that way I can count on getting a low ink warning
on any one of the ten cartridges, its much better that disabling the ink monitoring and flying blind.

I used the drill hole method because it was much quicker than the drip only method,
I mean filling 10 cartridges x 2 lots can take up an awful lot of time,
but now filling is a breeze with the new "The Hat Refill Method mark ll"..

 

[jtoolman]

The Hat, so you are refilling by injecting through small hole as indicated in the previous picture and then you are re sealing with hot glue? I've seem complete ARCs for these carts but where can I get just the ones for the blacks?
I think the clip plus needle gizmo that Mikling is proposing can also be effective and I will definitely give it a try. The new freedom method sounds good and effective as well. I think I will try these other methods before I start drilling these carts

 

[The Hat]

jtoolman so you are refilling by injecting through small hole as indicated in the previous picture and then you are re sealing with hot glue?

After trying all three methods I wouldnt recommend drilling a hole now as the freedom refill is by far a superior method.
The ARC chips come in a complete set so even buying a pair will cost the same;
I found them expensive but well worth it because you can see how much ink is left in the two problem cartridges.

Try going with disabling the ink monitoring method for a while and
youll quickly rush out and buy the ARC chips, they do make a lot of sense.
Also get yourself a small scales as they will come in very handy too..

 

[jtoolman]

Am I correct in assuming that these carts do not have a vented hole due to their ink bladder design?
So I simply need to connect a 30-50 cc syringe to the cart clip through some sort of connector so there are no leaks so it can pull a proper vacuum. Should be easier since one doesn't have to simultaneously have to worry about making sure the vent hole is also well sealed.
Looks like will need to get me set of 10 ARCs as well.

 

[The Hat]

jtoolman Am I correct in assuming that these carts do not have a vented hole due to their ink bladder design?

Correct, also the orange shoe clips onto the bottom of the cartridge and seals the outlet hole extremely well
and theres no need for elastic band either, so its a win win.
When making up your own freedom refill theres no real need for the washer
its only there to act as a reservoir to hold the glue in place till the glue dries..

For the life of me I dont know why we didnt think of using this method earlier on these cartridges
because there just ideal for it, but again its down to ghwellsjr for starting the whole freedom refill debate off..