Category: Printers

This is the third post in my 3D-printing series. The first article covered the story of how I got into 3D printing and how my printers evolved over time. The second article covered the bigger lessons. This one is the project archive: the actual prints, fixes, experiments, and favorite builds. Most of these projects originally Read More …

This is the second post in my 3D-printing series. In the first article, I covered how I got into 3D printing and how my printers evolved over time. In this one, I wanted to focus on what the hobby actually taught me. If you want the broader project archive with the actual prints, fixes, and Read More …

This is the first post in my 3D-printing series. In this article, I wanted to tell the story of how I got into 3D printing, how my printers evolved over time, and how a casual curiosity turned into one of my favorite hobbies. If you want the bigger lessons that came out of all of Read More …

A while back one of our printer forum members submitted the article  “Canon i960 Printer Cover & Base Removal”.  Another one of our community members, wfmcg, replied that he had created a Canon i960 teardown document with pics.  I asked if he’d be willing to send it to me, and did.   I was impressed and Read More …

One of the common discussions on our printer forum is in regard to the “waste tank” that lies within many inkjet printers.  These “tanks” are actually just ink pads that absorb and then become saturated with ink.   There are a few ways ink becomes deposited on these pads including overspray during borderless printing, printing when Read More …

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 for a Read More …

Refill BCI-3/6/CLI-8 PGI-5Bk cartridges using the “German Durchstich” method This is a refill method suggested by one of our forum members:  pharmacist.  I’ve tested this method and have been very happy with it (see updates in the comments). NOTE: This method is designed for  refilling Canon OEM Canon cartridges. 

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. 

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 Read More …

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 Read More …