Windex or pharmacist‘s solution?

[Magic]

Hi,

I used to print with an IP7250 with optopus fluids ink in compatible refill cardriges. Now I bought another IP7250 and want to use the oem cartridges when they are empty for refilling. I‘m wondering if it is enough to use Windex after flushing the cardridges or do I need to prepare the pharmacist‘s solution to get a better cleaning result? Especially to avoid the yellow gello problem.

Cheers
Magic

 

[The Hat]

There’s no problem just refilling the 551 carts in your iP7250 with octopus inks, but just don’t let them empty first, refill at low ink warning.

The only problem you’ll have filling OEM carts is their size (Capacity) it would be more beneficial to use the XL OEM carts instead.

 

[Magic]

Yeah, sorry I meant refilling the xl ones. Do you say I should refill without flushing first? Even the yellow one?

 

[PeterBJ]

The CLI-x51 Y cartridge probably should not be refilled due to the risk of gelling. See this thread.

 

[The Hat]

Do you say I should refill without flushing first? Even the yellow one?

Flushing is not an issue when using Octopus ink, for the yellow or any other colour cartridge, but if you feel you still want to flush just to be sure, then use Lidl W5 and finish off with the pharmacist solution formula...

 

[PeterBJ]

Unlike Image Specialists ink the Octopus ink should be immune to the gelling of the yellow ink?

 

[Magic]

Ah great tip, I will get the Lidl W5 Glasscleaner. So the pharmacist’s solution should be used.

Have you ever ordered or used the german octopus fluids inks?

 

[stratman]

Unlike Image Specialists ink the Octopus ink should be immune to the gelling of the yellow ink?

According to mikling, any Yellow refill ink will cause Yello Gello under the right conditions. Even flushing the print head while still using OEM Canon ink may cause the problem. It is an OEM ink dilution issue that eventually triggers the problem.

The Hat recommends a thorough cleaning with your country's version of Windex with Ammonia D if you plan on reusing the OEM Canon Yellow cartridge for refilling or else risk Yello Gello. He also recommends a final flush with Pharmacist's Solution.

https://www.printerknowledge.com/th...estions-on-cli-251-printers.11587/#post-97508

 

[stratman]

I‘m wondering if it is enough to use Windex after flushing the cardridges or do I need to prepare the pharmacist‘s solution to get a better cleaning result? Especially to avoid the yellow gello problem.

The OEM sponge must be as white as you can clean it with the Windex with Ammonia D solution. The whiter the better to avoid Yello Gello.

Pharmacist's Solution is to re-condition the sponge to allow better refill ink adsorption or wicking on/in the sponge. A too wet sponge from water flushing or a bone dry sponge from complete drying may inhibit adsorption of refill ink.

Alternate formula for Pharmacist's Solution:

https://www.printerknowledge.com/th...o-windex-glass-cleaner.8179/page-3#post-73437

I have found that given sufficient rest time, ink eventually traverses the sponge without using Pharmacist's Solution.*** Others enjoy the assurance of a speedy ink soaked sponge to prevent ink flow issues using Pharmacist's Solution. Your patience guides your practice.

*** I flushed one cartridge last year, after returning my printer to service after months out of service, and before that did not flush a cartridge for several years prior. I only use one set of cartridges. YMMV

 

[The Hat]

According to mikling, any Yellow refill ink will cause Yello Gello under the right conditions. Even flushing the print head while still using OEM Canon ink may cause the problem. It is an OEM ink dilution issue that eventually triggers the problem.

Again, I’ll repeat my statement above, Octopus yellow ink does not cause Yello Gello to occur when mixed with OEM ink, only I.S. ink currently has that issue, however the Yello Gello can occur if you mix Water with OEM yellow.

The Hat recommends a thorough cleaning with your country's version of Windex with Ammonia D if you plan on reusing the OEM Canon Yellow cartridge for refilling or else risk Yello Gello. He also recommends a final flush with Pharmacist's Solution.

This recommendation is only if your planning on using I.S inks and is not necessary for other types of ink...

So the pharmacist’s solution should be used.
Have you ever ordered or used the german octopus fluids inks?

Only if your planning on flushing the cartridges first, and Octopus supply only good quality inks...

Pharmacists formula is just about the best solution for returning your cartridge back to new after flushing, and remember to wick dry the cartridges thoroughly.
https://www.printerknowledge.com/threads/draining-a-canon-cartridge.4760/