*Always* have trouble refilling PGi-520Bk

[OM2]

I *always* have trouble refilling the PGi-520Bk in my Canon MP640

It will take 60% ink in and then JUST refuse to take anymore
I've no idea what I'm doing wrong
It starts dripping out both outlets

Any ideas?

Thanks


Omar

 

[stratman]

Sounds like the sponge needs to be flushed. Ink can thicken on the sponge over time and cause issues with flow. Alternatively, you can get a new cartridge.

 

[jimbo123]

agreed, sounds like a saturated cartridge

if you use the german method, could try to use syringe or squeeze bottle to draw ink out of the sponge side

may work for a while

J

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• Printers: Canon MP830, IP4500, MX700, MX860, MX870, MP980
• Method: German Durchstich Method, Lazy Method(refill single set of ink carts)
• Ink: Hobbicolors and OCP
• Misc: Squeeze bottles - so much easier than syringes