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What should I do if after filling my printer cartridge the printer is still saying they are empty?

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Each printer has a reset method. If you're unsure how it works for your particular make and model, try searching "reset method for ______ (insert make/model) printer, and follow the instructions given.

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What do I do if my cartridge is a combined three color type and I know where the holes are, but not which color is which?

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You can try pushing a small needle in and out, then wiping it on a tissue paper to check the ink color. I did this with my 746 cartridge which has the same setup.

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How do I refill my Canon Pixma color ink cartridge?

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Follow the instructions as explained in this article. Refilling ink cartridges is not for everyone, you must have a little bit of common sense to be successful. Some people are safer just buying new cartridges.

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Can I use any brand of ink to refill Canon cartridges?

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There are two types of ink: pigment based and dye based. Canon uses both kinds across its range of printers, so the best thing to do would be to search on the internet with your cartridge number and see what kind of ink it uses. Once you figure out if it's pigment or dye ink, any brand of the correct kind of ink will work just fine.

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What are the consequences of ink refills on ink cartridges?

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Over time, the ink nozzles of the cartridge will dry up. You can unclog the print head using the printer's own cleaning program, as well as using other methods like soaking the print head in warm water, or alcohol. However, at a certain point in the life of the cartridge some of the nozzles will clog up for good, reducing the quality of your prints. As long as you are not using your printer for high quality applications, this should not be an issue.

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How do you refill a black cartridge?

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First gather a refill kit with ink, syringes, and instructions. Remove the cartridge from the printer, locate the fill hole, and carefully inject the appropriate amount of ink using the syringe. Seal the hole, reinstall the cartridge, and run a test print to ensure proper function. Monitor ink levels and refill as needed. Be careful, as improper refilling can damage the cartridge or printer. premiumtoners[.]com

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