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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling 525/526 or 520/521

    Hi Martin, Thank you for your speedy response, and solutions, I feel so relieved to hear about the secondary "Prism" for ink level detection. I think that I may have not been patient enough whilst re filling! Also, it actually happened on the Pigment Black which worried me even more. I also...
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling 525/526 or 520/521

    Hi, I am trying my hand at top filling 525/526 cartridges, I have read page after page on this Forum and decided that Top filling OEM cartridges with Octoinkjet ink would be most suitable for me. However at my first attempt I have managed to "overfill" and the ink actually started to expel...
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling

    Hi mrelmo, Thank you for your response, sounds like a very good idea/plan, looks like money well spent to me! Regards
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling

    Hi PeterBJ, Thank you for your response, it looks like I will be able to source ALL my requirements from one place! Really glad that I found this forum and so thankful to all that contribute. It seems to me as though the top filling method with the OEM 520/521 cartridges and and ZC plugs will...
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling

    Hi Tudor, Thank you for your quick response and picture, I wondered why I could not see any difference between the two sets (I also purchased a spare set too) which on the packaging explains the quantity in each, the ones that came with the printer were loose (although shrink wrapped), it was...
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling

    Hi Hat, Thank you for your quick response, information and the links that you kindly posted for me. I have sent an E-mail to octoinkjet.co.uk asking for Quality Compatible ink and 521/520 cartridges for this printer. I must admit that I am now feeling much more confident in achieving my...
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling

    Hi Smile, Thank's for coming back to me, I am in Manchester, UK, would be really greatful to know a supplier of "Quality Ink" willing to post to me. I have read many horror stories about print heads "Burning Up" if the wrong ink is used etc. Fine with the vacuum filling method, hadn't read or...
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    Canon Pixma MX895 refilling

    Hi Guys, This is my first post on your marvelous informative forum. I have a Canon Pixma MX895 with PGi525 PGBK and CLi526 BK,C,M,Y cartridges opaque with no window! I have spent a good few days looking at all the different ways in which to refill these type of cartridges, but I am lost as...
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