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 Experience 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 […]
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 […]