Cartridge:

  • Canon CLI-281 Color (Dye)
  • Canon CLI-581 Color (Dye) – European Version

Type: Sponge

Ink Volume:

  • Canon CLI-281/581 – 5.6mL
  • Canon CLI-281/581 XL – 8.3mL
  • Canon CLI-281/581 XXL – 11.7mL

Cartridge Color: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Photo Blue

Materials Required

  • Empty or Partially Filled Cartridge
  • Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, or Photo Blue Ink
  • Disposable Glove
  • Paper Towel or Cotton Cloth
  • Syringe with Tubing

Instructions:

  1. Before beginning, ensure that the cartridge is refilled on top of a non-absorbent, easy to clean material (like a sink).
  2. Flip the cartridge over until the semi-oval sponges are visible.

  3. Place the clear tube onto the syringe and fill the syringe until full. Slowly release the ink, drop by drop, onto the sponge of their corresponding ink cartridge. When the cartridge is empty, the sponge will immediately absorb the ink. Once it is near capacity, the sponge will absorb ink slower and may take up to a second to fully absorb. You can stop refilling at this point; oversaturating the sponge will only cause it to leak out.
  4. Flip the cartridge over the paper towel and carefully shake the cartridge. There should be no ink dripping from the sponge. You can use the paper towel to absorb any excess ink.
  5. Re-insert the cartridge into the printer
  6. The print may display the two following error codes:
    7. Error Code 1600 Error Code 1689
    The ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. Printer detected ink out condition. Replace the ink tank
  7. The first error code (1600) can be bypassed by simply clicking OK on the printer. The second error code can be bypassed by simply holding down the STOP button on the printer until the message disappears.
  8. If you are having trouble with the refill kit please refer to our comprehensive troubleshooting guide or contact us by SUBMITTING A TICKET (Click Here).