Draining a Canon cartridge

Radeon89

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Sorry startman but I do not understand your post, most probably is due to my limited english knowledge.

As far as I know the correct procedure is:
- Flush the cartridges with distilled water to remove the ink.
- Once done, use the ghwellsjr's method but dot not completely dry the sponge.
- Insert the pharmacist's formula into the cartridges and let it act a bit.
- Then use again the ghwellsjr's method to remove all that it is possible.
- Refill the cartridges with your preferred method.

Is this correct?
 

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- Flush the cartridges with distilled water to remove the ink.
- Insert the pharmacist's formula into the cartridges and let it act a bit.
- Use ghwellsjr's method to remove all that it is possible.
- Refill the cartridges with your preferred method.
Try the above steps.

As far as how much non-ink fluid you want to remove -- it's up to you and your tolerance for image quality. A little bit of water left in the sponge will gradually be removed by successive refills over time. To some, however, any dilution of ink is unacceptable as it affects image quality.
 

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Procedures use over 5 years and is the fastest. Empty cartridges CLI-8 buying on ebay Germany.

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Yes this drying method has become a classic :clap
 

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This method is excellent for drying your cartridges very quickly, but be careful because you don’t want to over dry them.

Once you have your paper towel properly in place then 30 minutes is more than enough time to drain most of the water out of your cartridge which will make it ready to be refilled again, but don’t forget to reset the chip before filling.

Here is another view of the same quick drying method..:)

http://www.printerknowledge.com/threads/a-quicker-drying-method-for-purged-cartridge.8333/

Hat, how do you store empty carts that won't be refilled immediately after flushing from drying out too much?

Thanks...Al
 

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When you have finished purging and then drying your cartridges, remember to reset the chip then put the original orange clip back on to the bottom and secure it with a rubber band or if using the compatible clips (3rd Party) just secure them by the clip. (Snap-on)
 

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When you have finished purging and then drying your cartridges, remember to reset the chip then put the original orange clip back on to the bottom and secure it with a rubber band or if using the compatible clips (3rd Party) just secure them by the clip. (Snap-on)

Thanks
 

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Glad to hear someone else is in a hurry sometimes like I am. Other times Im just plain impatient and want to get the whole thing done while its on my mind.
 
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