Cartridge:
Type: Sponge
Ink Volume:
- Canon CL-276/276XL – 5ml per color
Cartridge Color: Tri-Color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Materials Required:
- Empty or Partially Empty Cartridge
- Magenta/Cyan/Yellow Refill Inks
- Disposable Glove
- Drill Tool
- Paper Towels/Cotton Cloth
- Syringe w/ Needle
- Print Head Cleaning Wipes
1. Before beginning, ensure that the cartridge is refilled on top of a flat surface that is easy to clean and won’t stain. Place one or several folded sheets of paper towels beneath the cartridge.
2. Partially remove the identification label from the top of the cartridge until all the holes are revealed as below. You will note that the regular and the XL cartridge look identical. Although they are filled to a different volume at the factory, either cartridge should be able to hold around 5 mL of ink per color. Also note that the following white dots are the location of the air holes – do not cover them.
3. Position the included drill tool over the provided air holes (as referenced above) as they each lead to three, different ink chambers. Slowly turn the included drill bit tool in a forward and reverse motion until you are able to access the ink reservoir beneath with the provided needle.
4. Fill the syringe until full (around 5 mL) though the fill capacity of the cartridge may be lower depending on any remaining ink inside.
5. Insert the needle into the hole as shown in the picture reference and slowly inject the ink into the cartridge. (Note: It is important to insert the needle no more than 1 INCH into the cartridge; inserting the needle completely into the cartridge or wiggling it during the refill process may permanently damage the filter and the cartridge). If the ink begins to spill out from the top of the cartridge pull the syringe back 1/2 ml and STOP.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining colors.
7. It is normal for the printhead to drip excess ink for a short time. During this period do not allow the printhead to have direct contact with an absorbent material such as a paper towel as this may cause the cartridge to continue leaking. Simply leave the cartridge in a dry sink and wait until the dripping has ceased before using the provided alcohol cleaning wipe (or a damp towel with water/rubbing alcohol) to clean the bottom of the cartridge. Additionally, dab off any excess ink from the printhead with a lint-free towel or a soft cloth
8. Seal the top of the cartridge using the original identification label. Do not cover or block the air hole with tape.
9. Insert the cartridge back into the printer. It is normal for the printer to display a low ink notification after the refill process, as this sensor is based on the number of pages printed and not the actual ink capacity of the cartridge. The printer will continue to print normally until an error message appears on your PC (Support Code: 1688) or E16 on the printer’s built-in LCD display. To disable this error code, do not close the window, but head to the printer and disable the monitoring system by holding down the triangle/stop button until the corresponding ink light blinks, and the printer will continue to print.
10. Perform a nozzle check pattern print test to settle the cartridge and check for any printing irregularities. Alternatively, you may print a color picture or a black text document to test the color or black cartridge, respectively. It is also recommended to run the Alignment Tool or Cleaning Tool from the printer. Most printers with an LCD display will have this option available in the settings menu. Printers without a display will generally have this setting under Printer Preferences/Settings from the PC/Mac.
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