My Ip4500 Has Died!

[Ash]

OK as it's now dead but has served me well, I have a MG5350 Pimxa on it's way.

Are any of the Octoinkjet ip4500 inks compatible with it as I have some left?

Looks like I need a new re-setter as well.

Any tips on filling the MG5350 cartridges?

 

[PeterBJ]

I have Canon printers using BCI-3e/6, PGI-5/CLI-8 and PGI-520/CLI-521 cartridges, so I compiled this list before ordering inks from Octoinkjet UK:

From this list it is seen that the dye inks are the same for the two printers. I don't know if the WJ1020 pigment ink can be used in stead of the WJ1128 pigment ink, but you could ask Octoinkjet support: http://www.octoink.co.uk/pages/Contact-Support.html

For pigment black cartridges I use the KMP-U pigment ink that is universal for Canon pigment black cartridges. This ink is also available from Octoinkjet. Some say this is the best pigment black ink for Canon printers.

For refilling the opaque PGI-525/CLI-526 cartridges I recommend using the top fill method with the added step of using a wooden toothpick/cocktail stick to measure ink level.

Some acquire one or more set(s) of empty windowed PGI-520/CLI-521. Apart from the windows and chips these cartridges are identical to the opaque cartridges, and much more refill friendly due to the windows. For using the windowed cartridges in your printer you will have to transfer the chips from the opaque cartridges to them. The resetter needed will of course be the one for the PGI-525/CLI-526 cartridges.

 

[Ash]

That's very useful info. At least some or maybe all of my ink can still be used. I'll contact them and find out.

Many thanks

 

[Ash]

Can I use German "Durchstich" refill method for PGI-525/CLI-526 cartridges ? It's the method I use at present with my ip4500 and I've got used to it . Or the PGI-520/CLI-521

 

[websnail]

... Darn... another thread that I've missed because of limited time.

Wish there was a keyword search tool that pinged out notifications on this forum but anyway....

Looks like almost all of the points have been covered so not much I can add. The 1020 black isn't something I'd recommend trying with the newer printer as much because I've not tested it out myself.

The KMP inks are a good alternative too but as noted, it's really a matter of opinion so worth digging back on previous mention to ask end-users why they favour them over the standard IS pigments.

One thing that hasn't been picked up on though is ink age.. If you're ink is approaching or has passed the 2 year mark then you'll want to think about a fresh stock anyway. Ink will degrade and develop algae over time so it's worth keeping an eye out if nought else, so you don't get caught short by ink flow issues hitting you as the cartridge sponge gets gunked up.

Cheers,

Martin

 

[PeterBJ]

If you get some PGI-520/CLI-521 cartridges and attach the PGI-525/CLI-526 chips to them, the German method for refilling them is very similar to the method for refilling the PGI-5/CLI-8 cartridges. Link here: http://www.printerknowledge.com/thr...thod-for-the-pgi-520-cli-521-cartridges.3806/

The opaque PGI-525/CLI-526 are a bit more difficult, but not impossible, to refill using the "German" method. Here are two suggestions: http://www.printerknowledge.com/thr...ridges-cli-526-pgi-525.6638/page-3#post-50122 and http://www.printerknowledge.com/threads/new-canon-printers.6543/page-4#post-49205

But I have experienced ink flow problems with the PGI-520/CLI-521 cartridges refilled using the German method, so I have started refilling these cartridges using this way of top filling with the added step of using a wooden cocktail stick to gauge ink levels: http://www.printerknowledge.com/threads/top-filling-method-for-canon-cartridges.5534/#post-40047

Another way of top filling the opaque cartridges that does not involve gauging the ink level: http://www.printerknowledge.com/thr...ridges-cli-526-pgi-525.6638/page-3#post-50121

For top filled cartridges an airtight seal of the refill hole is vital, else the cartridge will leak. I use and recommend the low profile plugs from Octoinkjet plus aluminium tape as an extra seal. Many Canon MG and MP models have very little clearance above the cartridges, so the regular plugs might cause the cartridges to jam and possibly damage the printer.

To avoid confusion: To those buying their supplies from Precision Colors, the same recommended type of plug is called zero clearance plug.

 

[The Hat]

Can I query this little piece of your reply Peter ?

But I have experienced ink flow problems with the PGI-520/CLI-521 cartridges refilled using the German method, so I have started refilling these cartridges using this way of top filling with the added step of using a wooden cocktail stick to gauge ink levels:

Why would you use cocktail sticks for your ink levels with the PGI-520 /CLI-521 cartridges when these cartridges are see through, was this just a typo ?

 

[PeterBJ]

Yes it was a typo or missing something. This is what I meant:

But I have experienced ink flow problems with the PGI-520/CLI-521 cartridges refilled using the German method, so I have started refilling these cartridges using this way of top filling: http://www.printerknowledge.com/threads/top-filling-method-for-canon-cartridges.5534/#post-40047

For refilling the opaque PGI-525/CLI-526 I use the same method with the added step using a wooden cocktail stick to gauge ink levels.

 

[stratman]

Why would you use cocktail sticks for your ink levels with the PGI-520 /CLI-521 cartridges when these cartridges are see through, was this just a typo ?

Whaddya his wife?! Let the man have his adult beverage(s) and olives with cocktail sticks for pete's sake.

Obviously a typo and Peter meant the opaque 525/526 cartridges he uses swizzle sticks with.

 

[The Hat]

Sorry O’ wise one it won’t happen again, humblest apologies…