Be sure to use duct tape for the hole on top, but for the most permanent
repair, hot melt glue would be best. There really are different grades of
duct tape (even a brand name of Duck Tape). The reason I emphasize thick
cloth duct tape is that it has a heavy adhesive layer and the cloth makes it
very flexible so it will conform to surfaces and provide an excellent seal.
Since you already have an opening on the top, you may want to use that for
the filler and then seal it with duct tape as you planned. This would
eliminate the need to make the two holes on the side. If you are making the
holes on the side there may be some raised edges from melting with the hot
paper clip or being deformed by the push pin. The edges can be sliced off
with a razor blade. Be sure to let me know how it works for you.
Ron Cohen
(e-mail address removed)
seal. The two best methods of sealing the outlet while refilling are to use
the orange clips with a strong rubber band - it works or to use thick cloth
duct tape. Duct tape works very well at sealing the outlet while refilling.
Also, removing the rubber plug is another way to have problems. I know the
instructions on most of the refill vendor web sites say to do so, but I
totally disagree. The instructions I've written below should make the
refilling task much easier and without the problems you've experienced. I
do a lot of refilling and never have a problem.
put them back on and hold them tightly in place with a strong rubber band.
If you don't have the caps, a spot of thick cloth duct tape will work just
fine to seal over the outlet. Make sure it is thick cloth duct tape. Other
tapes just don't have the sealing capacity of the duct tape. This is a
critical part of the refilling process. If a seal isn't made, ink will run
out when an opening is made for the ink syringe. Think of it like a soda
straw with water. It doesn't leak while you have your finger on top to make
a seal. This seal should stay in place until the tanks are ready to be put
back in the printer. The only other reason to remove the seal would be to
insure that the tank doesn't drip any ink after the refill is complete.
syringe. I use disposable syringes available at any pharmacy. Tell them you
want the biggest, meanest needle they have since it is for ink refilling and
you shouldn't have a problem purchasing them. Get one for each color and
label it. The last ones I bought were 23¢ each. The web site instructions
will tell you to peel back the label on top and punch out the sealing plug
on top. DON'T DO IT. There are three ways much easier than that.
hole in the top, just big enough for a fine thread screw which will be used
as a seal. If you can find small nylon thumbscrews at a hardware store, they
would be easier to use than either a set screw or machine screw.
two small holes with a push pin (or hot paper clip). One hole is for
filling, but it will probably be too small for air to escape. That's what
the second hole is for. If an air escape isn't provided either with a second
hole or one large enough like the ones using a screw or hot melt glue, ink
will be forced out the vent on the area above the sponge (I found out the
hard way). To reseal these two small holes, use a small piece of duct tape.
I've used all three methods, but this is the easiest one.
aftermarket tanks and use the right paper. Once one is are empty, use it for
your #2 refilled set and keep the third as an emergency backup. Tyler Martin
Company in Kansas
http://www.tylermartin.com/specials.htm has the very good
prices. I've used the inexpensive Rainbow cartridges he sells and I couldn't
tell any difference in output quality from either Canon or my refill ink.
Office Depot Premium Glossy and Red River Ultra Pro are my favorite papers.
