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Out of interest.... My current (failed) print head has lasted just less than one year. I use the ip8750 almost exclusively for printing photos, the majority of which are 4x6 'snaps' of grandchildren for family & friends (with the occasional A3+ collage for special occasions). Like most senior...

Agreed, thanks. I really like my ip8750 so hope to get a bit more life out of it! Print head on order.

I've just filled 11 carts using the Durchstich refill method which, in eight years of refilling, I've never tried before. Actually. it was quite fun!

Golly, thanks Stratman for this very full reply! The attached nozzle check was done yesterday. Slightly worrying that part of PGBK is missing altogether. I don't have any older nozzle checks so I will clean and dry the print head, fit a fresh set of carts and report back in a few days. I've...

Canon PIXMA ip8750 Ink is not getting through for both Cyan and PGi Black. This occurs for both refilled OEM and compatible carts. Indeed, there is a "puddle" of ink forming around the inlet for both these colours on the print head. When I have flushed the print head, the ink does get through...

I've been top-filling for years (never tried the German method) but I'm going to have a crack at vacuum filling via the exit port. The vacuum would probably be more assured with the ball seal still in place rather than a removable bung.

From the lack of responses, should I assume that there isn't? I'm not that fussed about not removing the ball seal for flushing, but somehow it just seemed neater to keep the carts as Canon intended.

I've been flushing some older cartridges this morning to practice and get used to the process. All but one have previously had the ball seal removed so flushing was relatively straight forward. The final cart I tried was a sealed (ball seal intact) PGBK550XL. This was a lot tougher to flush and...

Surely, with a resetter and scales (to ensure it's full) it's just like a new one from Canon?

I am about to embark on refilling a bunch of OEM 550/551 cartridges that I have bought on Ebay. They were sold as used once and not refilled but I have no idea if they were sealed or how long they've been hanging around. I think it prudent to flush all of them. Also, during lock-down I have...

Thanks. I’d just like to absolutely clear about the flushing process. Is it OK to do initial flushing with tap water just so long as it’s not left to stand or dry out (i.e final flush distilled)? Or, must all contact with tap water be avoided?

OK, will do. Thanks.

Just a thought, as I wait the long lead time for the delivery of my non-essential supplies (I'm not complaining!). Given that most of my OEM carts have been sitting around unsealed for months, is it worth filling them with a solution (e.g. tap water?) to let them soak until I can flush/clean...

Many thanks. Now I just need a rainy day.....

Thanks. That is very comprehensive. Is tap water OK (I can't get distilled at the mo) and should I use neat Windex (I have the Original with Ammonia)?

Thanks again! I had previously removed all the sealing balls and have a supply of plugs so I'm happy with top-filling. These carts have been sitting in my garage for many months, some without caps or plugs, so they'll be as dry as a witch's .....well, you get the picture. Can I just fill 'em up...

Ah, thanks for that. As it happens I have 2 full sets of OEM XL carts but gave up with them sometime ago as there was no ink window and no resetter. I hadn't realised they were now available so I'll track one down. Will I have to clean/prepare the carts in some special way to make them usable...

Thanks, that is very helpful. So, I: Took out the Cyan cart and blew out some ink (more than I expected!) and replaced it Ran Nozzle Clean Took the print head out for a "stamp" test - looks successful - and replaced it and all the carts Ran Nozzle Clean and Nozzle Check - I got Cyan back but...

Help! Canon Pixma ip8750 Last week I had problems with dodgy cyan and PGIBk nozzle checks that lead me to replacing the print head (OEM Canon from CRC Tasktron). It arrived yesterday and I printed a few photos and docs with the usual excellent results. Today - disaster! There is no cyan...

I already have a syringe and tubes. I also have some Windex Original (which arrived today!). Is it worth trying to soak the nozzles in Windex and maybe "injecting"some through the inlets?