Very first refill of OEM cartridge IP4500

[stevec]

I've just done my first fillup of a printer cartridge ever. Used the German method which went very well - apart from breaking off the 0.8mm drill I used to drill the hole in the cartridge! My low ink warning came up this morning and I found the black pigment ink resevoir empty although there was plenty of ink in the sponge. I decided to fill up with IS ink from Precision colours without purging the canon OEM ink first. I hope there will be no reaction between the two inks!! I have two sets of empty OEM cartridges which I have just purged but they have not dried out yet. I'm waiting to find some glycerine to make up the conditioning solution that is recommended on here.
I used the red chip resetter which worked fine. I must say I'm happy about having another cartridge of ink for 60pence (less than a dollar) instead of paying Canon's inflated prices!

Steve

 

[qwertydude]

Remember that soon after several refills you'll start getting ink flow problems and will need to flush your cartridges. I'm actually using G&G compatible cartridges, I bought them, transferred the chips and rinsed out all the G&G ink to refill with my bulk stratitec. The G&G carts look like they're prone to less clogging because of a lower density single layer foam vs the canon's high density dual layer material. Who knows though because the german method pokes holes in the foam which could allow a more direct path to the outlet. I drilled and plugged mine with rubber so I can refill without removing carts if I want. So far 5 refills and it still drips out of the cart after I refill it like normal, whereas the number of drips coming out would be less and less with oem with every refill which is the precursor to ink flow problems.

 

[ghwellsjr]

it still drips out of the cart after I refill it like normal

This is the first I have heard that it is normal for a cart to drip. A cart might drip for a minute or so after refilling and securely capping the refill hole in the tank, but it should not continually drip. Could you please explain this a litttle more?

 

[qwertydude]

I do mean it drips for only a brief time after refilling. What I meant was a canon oem cart will drip 6 or 7 times on the first refill, then 5-6 a couple refills after that, then 4-5, 3-4 and so on. After about 15 or so refills it only drips like 1 drop. You think to yourself yay less waste but then you'll start running into ink flow issues when you print solid colors. My G&G compatibles seem to drip consistently about 6-7 times after even several refill sessions.

 

[avolanche]

I do mean it drips for only a brief time after refilling. What I meant was a canon oem cart will drip 6 or 7 times on the first refill, then 5-6 a couple refills after that, then 4-5, 3-4 and so on. After about 15 or so refills it only drips like 1 drop. You think to yourself yay less waste but then you'll start running into ink flow issues when you print solid colors. My G&G compatibles seem to drip consistently about 6-7 times after even several refill sessions.

Mine never have dripped unless I squeeze the sides (using German method on OEM cartridges).I've refilled the current set of cartridges 12-15 times with Hobbicolors ink and have had no clogging at all(that's without a 2nd purge).

 

[jflan]

Mine never have dripped unless I squeeze the sides (using German method on OEM cartridges).I've refilled the current set of cartridges 12-15 times with Hobbicolors ink and have had no clogging at all(that's without a 2nd purge).

This is the norm with properly handled OEM carts.

 

[qwertydude]

They drip if you refill with a drilled and plugged cartridge because the foam will oversaturate with ink since you've in essence vented the the reservoir . In fact if you don't reseal the reservoir all the ink will just drip out.

 

[avolanche]

They drip if you refill with a drilled and plugged cartridge because the foam will oversaturate with ink since you've in essence vented the the reservoir . In fact if you don't reseal the reservoir all the ink will just drip out.

I thought we were discussing the German method.I "vented" the reservoir to make purging easy.Then sealed the hole to use the German method.....with no drips,just as it should be.

 

[avolanche]

Mine never have dripped unless I squeeze the sides (using German method on OEM cartridges).I've refilled the current set of cartridges 12-15 times with Hobbicolors ink and have had no clogging at all(that's without a 2nd purge).

This is the norm with properly handled OEM carts.

jflan
I know that this is the way it's supposed to be.I thought my description explained this to the OP.There should be no leakage(or,at most a drop or 2 if you overfill) using the German method.That's one reason it's the best refill method for my use......clean,effective,and fast.

 

[jflan]

Yep, I actually use the top-fill and I get a couple of drops at most, also. If you're getting more than that you are leaking air and it's usually on the reservoir side of the cart.

I suppose an aftermarket cart with it's inferior foam could bleed too much air from the foam side of the cart.