How To Refill Canon PG-243, CL-244 Ink Cartridges, Print Quality Test & Review.

[@tonye.5661]

Worked perfectly. Bought a $10.99 refill kit , came with (2) black ink bottles and (1) each of red, yellow, and blue ink bottles. I have a Canon TS-202 and I refilled exactly as you showed and WaLa it worked! I printed a B/W test sheet and a Color test sheet. Both came out perfect. Thank you, you saved me so much money because each cartridge is $16.00 each.

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

Glad it helped!

[@FlawlessRuby]

Simple and to the point! I would have never dare to stab the top without knowing! Side note for people doing the black. I just peel off the bottom label without removing it to make it easier. Also beware when removing the needle from the syringe it will splash ink around!

[@kahnellacc6252]

Best straight forward tutorial ever, ❤

[@abigailportillo293]

For the color cartridge. How do you know which color is which?

[@history-stamp]

rewatch video. he doesn't mention the first color. but he does mention the other colors; or clean a syringe. Insert in previously drilled opening. You should see some color on syringe.

[@funniestthingsever2779]

Color Cartridge Has 3 Holes. The Top Is Red, the Bottom Left Is Blue, And the Bottom Right Is Yellow.

[@repentANDobey]

the magenta (M) is on top, from left to right under that is cyan (C) & yellow (Y). hope that helps!

[@SassyMakeupBae]

In case you guys are wondering, “Note: if the printer remind “ink low” , just ignore the message and continue to print. If the printer stops printing, then press the “Recovery Button” or “Stop Button” for about 5-8 seconds. After that the printer will work again.” That’s what it says on the instruction/directions paper that mine came with. Hope that helps. I see lots of people asking that same question. Good luck!

[@douaestaying8592]

But the printer doesn't have a good quality like i cannot even see the letters

[@joannsumner1960]

Okay so how do you know where to put the color in? If I put yellow in the plus spot I'll have to just go buy a new one anyway.

[@repentANDobey]

the magenta goes in the top and on the left side is the cyan and the right is the yellow. so the M on top and C & Y from left to right. hope that helps.

[@dbonney20]

Use a toothpick to put in the hole and touch the sponge, then remove to see which color it is.

[@hoanganhtran9599]

Great tutorial! How many times can we refill a cartridge until it goes bad? Mine got "dried up" after a few times refilling

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

It should be 5 to 10 times.

[@jenreports9761]

can i use office depot brand refill ink ideal for stamping even tho it does not specify printer ink?

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

I have never tried it. You can try and see if it works.

[@jenreports9761]

crossing my fingers

[@edy5082]

results ??

[@OffTheRailGaming]

How are you supposed to make the hole? Just poke it? I have Pg-243 and I had a very difficult time poking a hole in there.

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

Use hot metal piece to melt it easily.

[@OffTheRailGaming]

@@CopyPrintScanChannel That's not a bad idea!

[@catherinespry7254]

you never said how much black ink to put in, only for color you said amount

[@creationsbyaurelia983]

Can i reset printer to stop the blinking to allow the printer to print again? If so, how do i do this? thank you in advance.

[@adelittastanton]

What tool did you use the first time?

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

Use a screw diver smaller size.

[@repentANDobey]

i got one from the place i ordered the refill ink however, I have an electric hand drill and i just use the attatchment that offers the ability to drill a hole. That's easier if you don't have the strength to drill a manual hole. Hope that helps!

[@nsknstiounv]

The cartridge I have, number 243, has channels like this, but it is closed and does not take the paint inside.

[@OffTheRailGaming]

Yeah he says "just put a hole in". And didn't even show it. It cuts out. Come on man!

[@nsknstiounv]

@OffTheRailGaming yeah did hole now its working

[@OffTheRailGaming]

@@nsknstiounv how did you do hole??

[@nsknstiounv]

@@OffTheRailGaming write your mail here. I will give inf tomorrow

[@reesesandkoko]

It was a very messy job for me, but it worked . Thanks.

[@phillipsteinmetz1880]

Thank you so much!! Very helpful!!😊

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tainomario]

I did the exact same thing as you but my printer still shows the 2 yellow lights like if was out of ink any suggestions ??? Thank's

[@yadid8740]

I need help with this too

[@tainomario]

@@yadid8740 i got it working even though the lights blink i cleaned the cartridge with a Qtip and alcohol

[@yadid8740]

Mine works I was just wondering how I can turn the Yellow lights off

[@Diamond-cr6fx]

How do you know which color ink goes into color cartridge. 🤔

[@yadid8740]

Poke it with the niddle first wipe it off white paper and ull see the color

[@terissashirley8380]

@@yadid8740 how do u know if your is dried and no color is coming out ?

[@yadid8740]

@@terissashirley8380 I'm not sure mine had ink still.

[@jamesmock8685]

how much ink ? to the top??

[@jamesmock8685]

do i fill to the very top basically?

[@lorettacaputo6997]

Are people refilling canon 243 ink cartridges that were used on other printers such that the current printer does not recognize the new "refilled" cartridge? I am noticing that there is a brisk business in selling empty ink cartridges and I am thinking this is the only way I can refill and use a canon ink cartridge.

[@beverlyHillsAgent]

i refilled my black cartridge, but the paper printed out still have no ink

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

Try to rub the print head with a wet wipe or cloth to let ink start working. Then insert the ink cartridge

[@XxglowslyxX]

OK so why when I print out any other picture besides the print quality test it comes out weird looking pixelated textured it doesn’t come out smooth and fully pigmented

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

May be ink is clogged inside the cartridge and if it improves then good if not you may have to buy an ink cartridge. But give a try for ink cartridge alignment and clean print heds to improve the results.

[@XxglowslyxX]

@@CopyPrintScanChannel ahh ok I will do that thank you

[@BiggyCharles-q8z]

I drilled a small hole in the black ink cartridges and filled it with 5ml of black ink. But the yellow light is still on saying low ink. Now what?

[@crispysocksss]

Hold the cancel button

[@laudennn]

thank you!

[@ghostakogaming6694]

why does the printer keep saying ink low? And the cartridge full?

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

The inknis not reset thats why it say that but use it normaly it will not jave any issue with printing

[@Rishu-c1s]

How to do a hole? I am unable to make a hole

[@lynaeschaffner8497]

I have a small solder tool and it worked amazingly

[@queenofcups1122]

Thank you

[@godessofyouguess]

Where does the hole go?!?

[@CopyPrintScanChannel]

Its on the round spot made on the cartridge under the label.

[@godessofyouguess]

@@CopyPrintScanChannel thank you

[@sapulpaorganics5402]

Tried this and the ink came out the print head all over the place

[@robertkise]

This could have been a lot easier if you would have explained which hole is for which color of ink and didn't keep flipping the cartridge.

[@jamesmock8685]

what flipping? r u blind? dude coulda said more.. maybe? does know know English well?

[@joannsumner1960]

I agree Robert knowing which hole is for what color is kinda important

[@user-pz4jk9tb7d]

He was pretty clear and spoke really well.

[@jameswright-2024]

👍

[@macmanjimmy69]

with a new cartridge how much ink are you able to use before you start refilling, last one went to low and lasted a few refills then showed empty... Thanks

[@ArcticCustomProps]

There's a way to tell the printer to ignore the ink levels. If you do a Google search, you can find out how.

[@lidiatorresprado]

Thank you that was great.