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    Are Canon BCI-3e Black and PGI-5 Black cartridges interchangeable?

    I have a Canon Pixma iP 3500 using PGI-5 black pigmented cartridges and a Canon i560 using BCI-3e black pigmented cartridges. Except for the chip on the PGI-5 the two cartridges appear identical in size and configuration. I have several full BCI-3 cartridges that I would like to use in the iP...
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    Leaking refilled BCI 3 and 6 Canon cartridges

    Thanks for the advice and suggestions fotofreek and administrator. Read all the interesting posts you suggested and have expanded my learning curve. It is increasing clear that there appears to be no foolproof method for refilling and sealing - I will begin the trial and error methods used by...
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    Leaking refilled BCI 3 and 6 Canon cartridges

    Thanks for the responses - I will henceforth go with the glue gun. Not sure what is meant by the screw seal - could you elaborate please. Regarding the vent hole leaks, the problem is not related to overfilling because I always leave some headroom or free space - usually over 1/4 inch. Moreover...
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    Leaking refilled BCI 3 and 6 Canon cartridges

    I have been filling my Canon i560 cartridges for quite some time and wonder if anyone has an explanation for why some empty cartridges leak after refilling. The leakage occurs at one of two locations (sometimes at both) - at the vent hole at the rear of the cartridge above the foam filled...
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