A few weeks ago I received the following email:
“I’ve written a procedure explaining how to remove a Canon i960 printer from its cover and base and how to prepare it to be operational while out of its case. It’s a 4 page PDF – 1 graphic, 3000 words, 36 paragraphs. Too big [...]
Refill BCI-3/6/CLI-8 PGI-5Bk cartridges using the “German Durchstich” method
This is a refill method suggested by our forum member pharmacist. I haven’t had a chance to test this method yet, but it does look interesting! NOTE: This has only been tested with refilling Canon OEM Canon cartridges. I’m of course concerned about ink leaking out and/or air [...]
My Experiences With Laser Toner Cartridges (Refilling and Remanufactured)
I’ve decided to chronicle my experiences with laser toner cartridges over the past few years. I’ve had a hand at refilling toner cartridges and have also used remanufactured (refurbished) cartridges.
My first experience was refilling an HP toner cartridge at one of my past employer’s. The company was [...]
This article describes a cheap and simple way to vacuum fill Canon BCI-6, and similar cartridges. The only cost besides ink is a vacuum chamber and a vacuum pump. If you’re lucky, you can get a loaner manual vacuum pump from an auto supply store for just a few bucks or even free. That is [...]
Summary of findings on refilling Canon BCI-6 cartridges.
Misc information
Some people say that with the availability of low cost non-OEM carts that there is no longer any reason to refill Canon inkjet carts. There is some validity to this argument, depending on the value that you place on your time and your willingness to tolerate the [...]
Sealing the Refill Hole in Canon BCI-6 & BCI-3 Cartridges Using Machine Screws with O-rings
Above you see Canon BCI-6 OEM Cartridges sealed using #8-32 x 1/4 in. nylon screws with rubber o-rings ($0.15 per combo). These screws were 3/8 in. long; after cutting off the excess they are 1/4 in. long. One screw is in [...]
An alternate view of fading on inkjet printers
Introduction
A lot has been written about the longevity of prints made on various inkjet printers, but most of the hard data that has been published to date has been on a limited range of inks and papers, usually on those products supplied by the printer manufacturers. Since conventional [...]
Ozone Exposure Tests of OEM and Third-party Inkjet Inks on Various Print Media
Introduction
Dye-based inkjet inks are known to be susceptible to fading from Ozone. This is important because OZONE exists as both a natural and man-made pollutant and will react and fade the dye-based inks used by many consumers for inkjet printing. To get a [...]
In my Canon i860 and Canon i560 printers the BCI-3ebk is a pigmented ink while the BCI-6 is a dye based ink.
There is a bit of confusion regarding the two black inks that are in many of today’s printers, especially the Canon BCI-3ebk and BCI-6bk cartridges.
The BCI-3eBK cartridge that is in my Canon printers is [...]
DISCLAIMER: This is one of those refill-a-hollic type things that is done for FUN more than to save money, so don’t ask “Why don’t you just buy a new pen?”
I’ve been using my inkjet printer ink to refill my rolling ball pens for a while and have had mixed success, but for the most part [...]
I put a lot of faith in “Consumer Reports Magazine”… that is until I read an article about non-OEM third party ink and cartridges. Long story short, the “report” said that it wasn’t worth the money to venture into off brand inks and cartridges. The main reasons they site for avoiding 3rd party inks are
The [...]
It has been generally accepted that it is difficult to refill Canon carts more than 5-10 times because they stop providing a reliable ink supply when they have been refilled too many times. There are several theories to explain why these cart carts “clog”, but the explanation that seems to make the most sense is [...]
Initial Wired Beans test Summary
I have been testing the “Wired Beans” carts for a little while now. I have broken this summary into two parts – for those who use a cart once (until the printer sends a message that the ink tank is empty) and then throw it away, and for those who refill.
For [...]
I’ve got a finance background and love MS Excel. Combine this with my addiction to refilling inkjets and here’s what you get:
THE PRINTER TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP WORKSHEET!
Please take a look and let me know what you think.
The main items to look at are:
• The choice to use OEM carts, generic carts, and/or [...]
My recommendation if you are in the market for an easy to refill inkjet printer
(Click here for The Difference Between Canon BCI-3 and BCI-6)
Long story short: Get the Canon i560 or Canon i860 inkjet printer. (NOTE: important update bottom of page)
I’ve had years of experience refilling inkjet printers. My very first experience refilling was with [...]