Another of those interminable refill questions - Pro 100

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OK Guys,

After flushing and refilling my cartridges I occasionally get a small but well defined spot(s) that seems to have difficulty absorbing ink.

The red outline above shows one such spot in my recently cleaned LGY cart. (Don't pay attention to the other streaks, which are light reflections due to a badly lit flash shot)

They do not seem to interfere with the ink flow, but I am concerned this could be symptomatic of some pending problem.

They have appeared on a couple of cartridges after cleaning and flushing, and I wonder if it could be because the carts are not dried adequately before filling with ink?

Anybody else have this issue?

Comments and advice welcomed


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It maybe after flushing cartridge it seems sponge get little pressed to each others, its dead area now :idunno
 

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As far as the dry spot is concerned don’t worry about it, it shouldn’t affect the ink flow in any way and it will soak up the ink the next time you refill, I’ve had carts that did that and I am still using successfully with no issues.

Tip:- If you are refilling using the German method then keep injecting ink while withdrawing the needle from the cart all the way out, you will get some ink drops out of the outlet when doing this.
 

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Once I started vacuum fill, no dead spots ever. But that is why I hate CLI-8 carts, proper filling is only with vacuum fill method (and it does waste some ink). At least up to my standards with zero refill problems. On the other hand I just love Brother MFC LC1100 carts, no sponges just remove the plug and add ink. No need to remove the XXL carts from printer either.

You just need to remove the springs as they are not stainless steel in most china carts. Afterwards the carts work fine, but keep in mind you need caution when removing them from printer as ink will leak out if the air vent and plug holes are not sealed.
 

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I really don’t know why you have a problem with the CLl-8 carts, I reckon they are by far one of the best all round carts for refilling, because they are so forgiving.

I don’t know about Vacuum filling but the top and German methods work a breeze with them, and I’d recommend you give it a try.. :)
 

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Thanks guys for all the answers. Increases my knowledge base.

For the record the illustrated cartridge is top filled.

I initially started the German fill method when I had a Pro9000.

It worked well, but flushing and cleaning the cartridge was tedious.

Changed to top-fill after a couple of years, mainly to simplify the flushing and cleaning process, and have used it ever since.

SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION: I have some CLI-8 yellow carts that have the small hole drilled on the front for the German refill method. Could I convert them to top-fill, and just leave the German refill hole unplugged?

RS
 

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....SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION: I have some CLI-8 yellow carts that have the small hole drilled on the front for the German refill method. Could I convert them to top-fill, and just leave the German refill hole unplugged?RS
The refill hole for German refill will not leak during normal use, but when you open the cartridge for top fill, it will leak. To convert your cartridges from German refill method to top fill you need to seal the German method refill hole using hot melt glue or similar.

I have some cartridges that I have refilled using the German method, and some of these cartridges I have also flushed by removing the sealing ball over the ink chamber and after the flushing I replaced the sealing ball with a silicone plug. I top filled one of these cartridges without noticing the German method refill hole. The cartridge leaked very badly out over my hand.
 

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SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION: I have some CLI-8 yellow carts that have the small hole drilled on the front for the German refill method. Could I convert them to top-fill, and just leave the German refill hole unplugged?
Why not continue to refill via the Durchstich method AND secure a top side plug for flushing? I have cartridges set up this way from back in the day when I flushed out the sponges. The top hole hot glue is long cold and nary a leak for years. I also have some of Mikling's silicone plugs in top hole positions I drilled - not where the ball is located - and they have also never caused a problem.
 

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Rotate cartridge in angle make white spot down and keep it for loge time for example one day. Then see maybe the ink will sink to it.
 
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