Hey Kevin! Just wanted to thank you bro! For the very useful and accurate instructions. Specially, this one: "Do NOT give up too early...!" I've got a TS3440 PIXMA which has PG-440 & CL-445 cartridges. And I used to refill them with insulin syringes, without no trouble. But, after awhile the black cartridge stop printing even after refilling (I did not used to prime the cartridges at that time nor was aware of its necessity!) So I've end up breaking open the cartridge lid and removing the sponge trying to make an sponge less one, after seeing the near dry and almost white sponge in there. However failed to airproof the lid, everything was fine except for the ink flow to bottom plate. So I had to remove the lid again, though it was very hard this time- I had to sink the cartridge in acetone for several hours, trying to place back the sponge, fixing the gaps & ... After all, the most valuable tip of you which I kept in mind was "Do NOT give up too early, show your printer who is the boss!" Thank you brother, thank you very much!
Thank you for this WORKAROUND! I do not print often, I end up with the cheapest printer only to find the cartridges are so ridiculously small and pricey....
Hello and thank you for the very helpful video. Quick question. Of I was to refill both black cartridges from the top so i can get the most out of them. How do i go abouy that and which refill kit do I need? Thanks
It is probably that pigment ink is slightly more abrasive to the print head nozzles, so they wear out sooner. You'll note that a 280/281 cartridge is really just an ink "tank" and does not contain the delicate print head itself. When the print head wears out it needs to be replaced in a more costly and difficult procedure.
Hey! Thanks so much for subscribing and supporting the channel. Every subscriber helps push me closer to that 100k goal, and after 8 years, I’m halfway there. I really appreciate your support and the great question! When it comes to using dye ink in both black cartridges, it can actually help extend your printer's life. The reason is that printers programmed for pigment ink tend to clean themselves more frequently, which helps prevent clogs. By using dye ink in a pigment ink printer, the printer over-cleans itself, reducing the risk of clogs and keeping the nozzles clear. On the other hand, if you decide to use pigment ink in a dye printer, you might need to manually run extra cleanings to avoid buildup. Many print shops use pigment ink in dye printers like the Artisan 1430 for specialty projects, but it does require more maintenance. Dye ink also has some practical benefits - it’s cheaper and easier to unclog compared to pigment ink. If a dye ink nozzle clogs, it’s usually fixable, whereas a pigment ink clog can sometimes be permanent. Plus, modern dye inks have improved significantly, making them a solid choice even for double-sided printing. While pigment ink has advantages for outdoor prints or UV resistance, dye ink holds up well for everyday printing. Unless you're consistently exposing prints to water or direct sunlight, dye ink is a reliable, cost-effective option. If you’re interested, I recommend checking out the inks we offer for Epson, HP, and Canon printers. Here’s the link: bchtechnologies.com/standard-600-ml-4-color-refill-ink-for-epson-kd600x-ce/. For more details on the differences between dye and pigment ink, I’ve written an article here: support.bchtechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/200555919. I try to respond to subscriber questions within 48 hours, but if you need a quicker response, feel free to email me at support@bchtechnologies.com. Thanks again for watching and being part of the channel - I really appreciate it!
Our 3 year old Canon 930 series gave up last week. I had just bought and changed 3 of the cartridges. Because we had several new 280 series ink cartridges sitting in a drawer we bought a Canon 7620 series so we could use the used and new cartridges we already purchased. I installed the used but nearly full cartridges into the 7620 and there was no recognition whatsoever. No light, nothing on display. I then installed the cartridges which came with the machine and each time i installed a cartridge, there was a single beep and the cartridges were recognized. After setup and running a few prints, I tries to reinstall the used but full oem cartridges. No beep, no recognition and screen showing no cartridge installed. Any way to get the printer to recognize oem, near full never refilled cartridges?
Usually, if you unplug the printer for a few minutes.... up to 15 minutes, the printer resets things. Also, you may from time to time want to use a Q-Tip soaked in denatured alcohol to clean those contacts, unplugged printer, especially if you are a smoker or have smokers (of anything... cigs, pipes, cigars, or "Mary Jane") in the house. Do the same with the chip side of the cartridge. Smoking gums up electronic connections, printers and phones included.
dripping the ink only saturates the sponge chamber. with the hole and syringe you will fill out also the other ink reservoir so the cartridge will hold much more ink
Hey Kevin!
Just wanted to thank you bro! For the very useful and accurate instructions. Specially, this one: "Do NOT give up too early...!"
I've got a TS3440 PIXMA which has PG-440 & CL-445 cartridges. And I used to refill them with insulin syringes, without no trouble. But, after awhile the black cartridge stop printing even after refilling (I did not used to prime the cartridges at that time nor was aware of its necessity!) So I've end up breaking open the cartridge lid and removing the sponge trying to make an sponge less one, after seeing the near dry and almost white sponge in there. However failed to airproof the lid, everything was fine except for the ink flow to bottom plate. So I had to remove the lid again, though it was very hard this time- I had to sink the cartridge in acetone for several hours, trying to place back the sponge, fixing the gaps & ...
After all, the most valuable tip of you which I kept in mind was "Do NOT give up too early, show your printer who is the boss!"
Thank you brother, thank you very much!
Wow. This will save me a billion. Thanks!!
Thank you for this WORKAROUND! I do not print often, I end up with the cheapest printer only to find the cartridges are so ridiculously small and pricey....
THANK YOU for your amazing video !!!
Glad you liked it!
Hello and thank you for the very helpful video. Quick question. Of I was to refill both black cartridges from the top so i can get the most out of them. How do i go abouy that and which refill kit do I need? Thanks
Thank you for your great way of explaining this subject. Great video.
Fantastic Job Kevin. ,🌟
Awesome and amazing
Thanks you very much - from Viet Nam!
Which ink will not smear if highlighted with a highlighter? That's my issue with allot of inks.
why using dye ink for both black cartridges will make the printer last longer? Thank you
It is probably that pigment ink is slightly more abrasive to the print head nozzles, so they wear out sooner. You'll note that a 280/281 cartridge is really just an ink "tank" and does not contain the delicate print head itself. When the print head wears out it needs to be replaced in a more costly and difficult procedure.
Hey! Thanks so much for subscribing and supporting the channel. Every subscriber helps push me closer to that 100k goal, and after 8 years, I’m halfway there. I really appreciate your support and the great question!
When it comes to using dye ink in both black cartridges, it can actually help extend your printer's life. The reason is that printers programmed for pigment ink tend to clean themselves more frequently, which helps prevent clogs. By using dye ink in a pigment ink printer, the printer over-cleans itself, reducing the risk of clogs and keeping the nozzles clear. On the other hand, if you decide to use pigment ink in a dye printer, you might need to manually run extra cleanings to avoid buildup. Many print shops use pigment ink in dye printers like the Artisan 1430 for specialty projects, but it does require more maintenance.
Dye ink also has some practical benefits - it’s cheaper and easier to unclog compared to pigment ink. If a dye ink nozzle clogs, it’s usually fixable, whereas a pigment ink clog can sometimes be permanent. Plus, modern dye inks have improved significantly, making them a solid choice even for double-sided printing. While pigment ink has advantages for outdoor prints or UV resistance, dye ink holds up well for everyday printing. Unless you're consistently exposing prints to water or direct sunlight, dye ink is a reliable, cost-effective option.
If you’re interested, I recommend checking out the inks we offer for Epson, HP, and Canon printers. Here’s the link: bchtechnologies.com/standard-600-ml-4-color-refill-ink-for-epson-kd600x-ce/. For more details on the differences between dye and pigment ink, I’ve written an article here: support.bchtechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/200555919.
I try to respond to subscriber questions within 48 hours, but if you need a quicker response, feel free to email me at support@bchtechnologies.com. Thanks again for watching and being part of the channel - I really appreciate it!
Thanks
This is available for canon ts6370
Our 3 year old Canon 930 series gave up last week. I had just bought and changed 3 of the cartridges. Because we had several new 280 series ink cartridges sitting in a drawer we bought a Canon 7620 series so we could use the used and new cartridges we already purchased. I installed the used but nearly full cartridges into the 7620 and there was no recognition whatsoever. No light, nothing on display. I then installed the cartridges which came with the machine and each time i installed a cartridge, there was a single beep and the cartridges were recognized. After setup and running a few prints, I tries to reinstall the used but full oem cartridges. No beep, no recognition and screen showing no cartridge installed. Any way to get the printer to recognize oem, near full never refilled cartridges?
Usually, if you unplug the printer for a few minutes.... up to 15 minutes, the printer resets things. Also, you may from time to time want to use a Q-Tip soaked in denatured alcohol to clean those contacts, unplugged printer, especially if you are a smoker or have smokers (of anything... cigs, pipes, cigars, or "Mary Jane") in the house. Do the same with the chip side of the cartridge. Smoking gums up electronic connections, printers and phones included.
If you can just pour the ink into the sponge, why bother with the drills and syringes?
dripping the ink only saturates the sponge chamber. with the hole and syringe you will fill out also the other ink reservoir so the cartridge will hold much more ink
That is sponge refill, not cartridge
My cannon mg pixma 2470 black ink not printing it's not clogged.?
Hepong naga you should deep cleaning when you left it 1 week or more.