Things You'll Need:
- Canon printer
- Canon printer manual (optional)
- Canon ink cartridges
- Canon refill kit
- Newspaper
- Paper towels
- Rubber gloves
- Old shirt
- Scotch tape
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Step 1
Determine your Canon printer ink requirements. It is very important to make sure you are aware of what model of printer you have. The various styles of Canon printers have differing ink cartridges and ink refill kits, so you must verify the model and the specific ink cartridge needed. The model name should be visible on the front or top of the printer. If you can't find it, check the back or underside of the printer for the manufacturer's sticker stating the model and serial number. You can easily find out about the cartridge needed by removing it from the printer. It should have the name and cartridge number on it. Your manual is another place to find all of this information. Make note of the printer name and ink cartridge number.
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Step 2
Purchase a Canon printer refill kit. After you know the exact details of your Canon printer and ink cartridges, buy a refill kit that will work specifically with your model (see Resources below). These Canon printer refill kits contain particular tools required for each cartridge.
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Step 3
Read the refill kit's instructions thoroughly. Canon ink refill kits will have detailed information on how to precisely refill your particular ink cartridge. It is vital that you completely comprehend all of the directions prior to beginning the process.
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Step 4
Ready your workstation. Refilling ink cartridges can be an extremely messy undertaking, so you need to cover an area with newspapers, wear an old shirt and put on some rubber gloves. Place all of the kit's contents within easy reach and have paper towels nearby to clean up any spills.
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Step 5
Refill your Canon ink cartridges. Remove the ink cartridges from your printer. The basic procedure will include making an opening in the ink cartridge by using a small drill supplied in the kit, or enlarging an existing hole on the cartridge, or by removing a cap (or plug) covering a hole. Use the syringes provided in the kit to very slowly refill the cartridge with ink. It is critical to not overfill the cartridge. Cover the opening in the ink cartridge with a plug or cap (if provided in kit), or use tape. Place the canon ink cartridge back in the printer.
