The latest series of Canon printers, such as Pixma IP4850, MG5150, MG5250, MG 6150 and MG8150, as well as a new set of cartridges - PGI-525 and CLI-526 are released.
However, home fans can get lost with these new cartridges if they find a replacement for their printer for one of the new models.
These newer cartridges seem to have been designed specifically to make filling difficult, mainly due to the black opaque case of the cartridge. Thus, the likelihood of overfilling increases, as this may lead to the loss of the cartridges by dry or flooded printheads and, as a result, to their damage.
Those who are determined or confident in reloading cartridges may still succeed in replenishing these cartridges, Canon has just tried to make it as difficult as possible, which would put it beyond the capabilities or patience of your regular printer owner.
There are several proven and proven methods for dealing with the refilling of PGI-525 and CLI-526 cartridges. Upper filling, German or Durchstich & & PGI-520 / CLI-521 cartridge replacement method.
All three require skill level, and skillful users of either top replenishment or the German method will swear that they are the best and most recommended.
Top Filling Method:
As indicated in the title, you need to create a hole in the top of the cartridge.
1. Sealing nozzle for ink cartridges located on the underside of the cartridge (sufficient tape)
2. The filling hole # is located on the top of the cartridge under the label, almost right in front of where the word “push” is printed in the black circle
3. Print the label from the edge of the cartridge to the location where the word “push” is printed, or simply drill a label at this point. (note that a small hand-held drilling tool is best to prevent drilling too far)
4. Collect the syringe and steel filling tube, fill in the desired ink color.
5. Insert the steel tube into the hole you just created.
6. Start SLOWLY adding ink in small quantities using a toothpick similar to the one you would use to check the oil level in a car.
7. Sealing hole with plug, tape or glue block of glue
8. Leave the cartridge standing overnight on a non-absorbent surface (for example, on a metal drainboard or an old plate). This gives plenty of time for the inner sponge to be completely mounted with ink. DO NOT LEAVE ON THE FABRIC.
9. Repeat with a clean or new syringe for each desired color.
10. Install the cartridge and run the boot cartridge.
11. The disadvantage of this method is that it can lead to leakage, even if you manage to create a reliable seal on the filling hole and, as a rule,
confusion because the air vacuum / natural balance in the cartridge is disturbed.
Consequently, the German or Durchstrich method often takes precedence, but requires more careful attention to detail:
1. Turn the cartridge upside down so that the nozzle is at the top and near you, the clip and chip from you
2. Take care to stop as soon as you push through the outer casing, taking care not to damage the inner sponge.
3. Then use a very sharp needle to push through and create a channel through the inner sponge, do it slowly, so that the inner sponges will not be pushed and compressed together, as this will make the cartridge useless
4. Carefully cut all the flakes of plastic around the entrance to the drilled hole.
5. Prepare a syringe with ink, with a needle length of 2 inches / 5 cm minimum length and 18-21 gauge. - The needle must be pressed through
sponges and visible through the transparent section at the other end of the cartridge.
6. Insert ink slowly and steadily until approx. 80% full. Too fast filling or filling will remove ink through the sponge and breathing hole.
7. Rotate the cartridge correctly, wait a few minutes for the ink level to drop and stop (the ink is absorbed by the sponge, and you will see bubbles forming in the transparent area). You can leave the syringe in place.
8. Turn the cartridge upside down again and return to 80% to compensate for ink absorption.
9. Repeat as necessary.
Please note that with this method there is no need to connect the filling hole, as the pressure in the cartridge drops, preventing ink leakage - despite the fact that the hole is located near the base of the cartridge!
The cartridge replacement method is a combination of one of the above methods of refilling with the added need to remove the chip from 525/526 and replace it with the body of the 520/521 cartridge (which is much easier to refill).
For those who find the idea of refilling these cartridges too much to contemplate, but still defy the cost of genuine Canon cartridges, there is good news, at least in the form of compatible devices. They have just begun to be produced and are now becoming more and more available in the form of a generic or unmarked type, as well as branded, compatible with similar Jettec. They are all beveled and ready to install and will be installed on your printer just like the original OEM cartridges.
