Canon Ink cartridge Refill CLI-221

[memethecat]

Nice video. I use a chip re-setter at the very beginning of the process before charging with ink. Less chance to make a mess at that point. There is a commercial cartridge re-filler in my area and I noticed that they don't bother with plugs, they use a hot melt glue gun. That works well for me too. rs

[mishadavidgamsu]

if you dont have a chip resetter there is a way to disable the printers self-monitoring feature ie stop it from caring how much ink it thinks is in the cartridges (which you dont really need anyway unless you really dont know how to do anything much in which case youre around 3 years old and shouldnt be on the internet unsupervised).

if you do this itll just print without giving low ink warnings. google for how to disable the printers self-monitoring system feature

[hevo1]

What about the problem of the cartridge not being recognized by the printers?

[Dorisequador]

Wait till your wife come home see's you wearing red ink all over you and ruber gloves on ... Holding a knife..

Just kididng

hey nice video I like how you put the top back on with rubber bands I use black electrical tape spun around the ink cartrige to seal the hole from driping.

I save a huge amount of ink on my printer by using refills the ink cartridges are just way to pricey.

[wererich]

BTW - I should have told you that all that "screwing" isn't really required on the top. In the hole there's a small rubber like ball that blocks the hole. Put your little screwdriver in there like you have. But screw only about 5 or 6 times and then pull to the left or right and you should be able to get that rubber ball out. Then you don't have to get the next size up or anything else. The plug will fit right in. I didn't know about the chip resetter so I'm off to look for one. Thanks!

[wererich]

Awesome job! I was getting frustrated and you showed me how to do it right. I kept managing to overfill I think as ink was going everywhere!

[landofnarnia]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I just got refillable canon cartridges w/no syringe needed refill bottles of ink. However, the ink just poured out the bottom. They gave no real directions other than letting them sit upside down for 5 min. Just awaiting my syringes to come in the mail and can't wait to try this method out. 

[antiFoolishness]

thanks for the video. may I ask, what chip resetter did you use? I'm searching Amazon, there isn't any resetter specifically for MG5220.

[organizersrus]

Hoping that you will do a close up version of this video as some of it was difficult to see. Your steps and time in explaining was great! Just wish to see a bit better.

[bobbinfrapples52]

Where did you get the plugs? That is the only step I am having trouble with. What are you using and is there anything else that can be used as a plug? Thanks for the vid

[parekhabhi]

Where can you buy the kit and ink?

[badbug79]

Thanks for the video, what refill kit are you using? I'm trying to find a good quality refill kit and chip reset for the same printer cartridges. Thanks

[computerman307]

Thanks for the feedback. If I find time to edit the video, I will do some close-up shots of what is happening. As for the two black cartridges, they are different: pigment black and "Color" (or dye) black.

[duncanhunter2008]

I do appreciate the time you took to make this, but I wish you had shown some closer shots. Like, where to put the tape, what you're using for plugs,  and where you drilled the hole. Also,while the discussion about the different inks is interesting, is the PIxma supposed to use different inks in the two black cartridges?

[computerman307]

1. The plugs are almost flush with the cartridge and so they don't interfere with my Pixma860

2. The tape covering the vents should be removed before inserting into the printer.

3. The larger cartridge should be pigment black while the smaller one should be dye. You can tell by the model number on the cartridge. (CLI is dye)

[ialso]

which printer are you using, do the plugs interfer with the case when the printhead moves back and forth

[CMJDT]

This is probably a stupid question but do you take the tape off the vents after you're done refilling it?

[lnblacksc]

Thank you for the great video. Where do you get the plug. I have seen where the chip resetter is available.

Also, my Pixma 990 has 2 blacks. A small one and a larger. Does one take a pigment and the other dye?

[computerman307]

The Canon printer mainly uses pigment black on plain paper, while "color" or dye black is used mostly on photo paper. Pigment inks do not penetrate photo paper as well. The printer can also print faster when it is using just Pigment inks. There are several exceptions to these rules. Hope this helps.

[jeffhanson1]

Nice professional review. I notice you made a point to mention 'color' black as apposed to 'pigment' black. What's the difference? I have some bottles of ink described as dyes.

[stargazerblue186]

@jeffhanson1 pigmant black is used for photo papers where as dye black really can not permate photo paper as well

[jeffhanson1]

@stargazerblue186 Thanks for the info. I also appreciate computermans307's amazing tutorial. Unfortunately my go at it was a complete failure. Even when using the orange seal caps underneath, the ink still drains when the cap is removed hours later. I used a piece of tape over the drill hole.

I have a new appreciation for those who are successful. I've decided to go with aftermarket ink carts which have been great.