How to Refill Ink for Canons

Not every Canon ink cartridge can be refilled, but many of the BC, BCI, BJC, CLI and a few of the PG and CL model cartridges can be refilled. The method for refilling differs per cartridge. Some cartridges require more or less ink than others. To refill a cartridge, you need to purchase printer ink. If you purchase a refill kit, it comes with all of the supplies you need -- syringes, thumb drills, outlet covers and ink.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels or newspaper
• Latex glove
• 1/16 inch thumb drill
• Syringe
• Refill ink
• Hot glue

Instructions

Canon Single Hole Model -- BC 01, 02, 03, 05

1. Enlarge the vent hole with a 1/16-inch thumb drill on the top right of the cartridge.

2. Place the cartridge down on a covered surface.

3. Fill a syringe with 20 ml. of black ink.

4. Inject the needle of the syringe into the vent hole on the top right of the cartridge. Pause occasionally to allow the sponge to absorb the ink.

5. Place the cartridge on a paper towel or newspaper and allow it to drip for an hour. There should be at least a few drips.

6. Replace the cartridge into the Canon printer and run it through one to three cleaning cycles.

Canon PG 210 and 210XL Black Cartridge

1. Place the cartridge on a covered surface.

2. Peel off the cartridge label. Notice the vent hole underneath the label.

3. Enlarge the vent hole with a 1/16-inch thumb drill.

4. Fill a syringe with 15 ml. of black ink.

5. Insert the needle into the vent hole. Slowly inject the ink. Leave the label off or cut the label short enough so the vent hole is not covered. Replace the cartridge in the printer and run it through a cleaning cycle.

Canon Single Hole Black and Color Cartridges - Canon 225 and 226

1. Create a hole in the circle labeled "PUSH" on the cartridge label with a thumb drill. This is the fill hole.

2. Insert the needle in the syringe. Insert the needle into the ink bottle and fill the syringe with ink. Inject 6 ml. of black ink or 3 ml. of color ink.

3. Put on a latex glove. Cover the outlet hole on the underside of the cartridge with your finger.

4. Inject the ink into the cartridge fill hole slowly with the needle. Then wait 15 seconds for the sponge to absorb the ink. Add an additional 2 ml. of black ink or 1 ml. of color ink into the chamber with the syringe.

5. Seal the fill hole with a drop of hot glue. If you ordered a kit, use the small set screw and Allen wrench provided to seal the fill hole. Now you can replace the cartridge in the Canon printer and run it through a cleaning cycle.

References

• RefillInstructions: Canon 01 Single Hole Model
• RefillInstructions: Canon Cartridge 210 and 210XL Black
• RefillInstructions: Canon 225 and 226 Cartridges