DIY Refillable Canon Ink Cartridges: Sponge Mod for PG-245 CL-246 PG-243 CL-244 XL

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CHAPTERS:
00:01 Introduction
00:58 What do the Model Numbers Mean?
01:55 Lesson 1: Printing
02:58 Lesson 2: Sponge and Overfilling
03:58 Lesson 3: Ink Level
05:44 DIY Instructions:
06:30 Step One: Opening
08:58 Step Two: Modifying
10:14 Colored Ink Cartridges
11:39 Step Three: Priming
14:50 Putting the Cartridges Back in the Printer
About BCH: BCH Technologies is an innovative company focusing on ink and related products. Founded in 2011, the company transforms how people and businesses refill their printers through innovative technology solutions. Our core purpose guides the research direction of 1) preventing land waste and 2) bringing customers better products with lower costs. Every day, over one million ink cartridges are thrown into landfills worldwide. The company has focused on working with businesses of different sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial starters, to develop custom ink, spanning from printer ink to stamp ink, re-entry ink, indelible ink, redaction ink, invisible ink, and more.
This video was produced by Kevin at BCHTechnologies.com.

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[@usernamechris2525252]

Hi from Canada!! I love your videos... very educational and patient!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@suesee448]

I bought these 2 sets ..just got them few days ago ,i had to go buy canon cartridges cause the ones i had were remanufactured and did not fit .I am so excited to use them when i run out....I live in Ontario Canada and they came within 3 weeks ,and Kevin got back to me within hours of contacting support through the web site .Best information and Keven explains what to do in full detail which is great for a beginner like me .very pleased i found Kevin , will be saving a lot of money as well as my mom. Thank You Kevin .

[@imtorrescarlos]

I love the content here, and the shop, I use them for many things, you have been teaching us about CISS, and it's really simple when you follow your directions, cause 1st time i did it I got a BIG ink stain. I followed your directions, and now, I just get those big ink bottles, for like 100 dollars per order, but it lasts for a LONG time

[@mattivirta]

CISS tank system not cost lot, aliexpress can order CISS kit 4 colour big pottles, 8-64$ diy build simple tubes and pottles to printer normal kit cost 8-12$ very cheap, because new cartridge cost 20-38$ some canon cost 30-80$

[@kurtminges647]

I wish I found/watched this guy first ,,This is way better instructions than came with the refill kit I bought

[@dulceflor59]

wow I just received my shipment and it was so fast and easy to change. I really love the video instructions. Thanks :D

[@gersonmartinez3630]

That seems like a lot of work for just a plate of food, but a lot of good info! Thanks!

[@jericsm]

what's the difference between refilling it from the bottom (as what you did with the black) as opposed to filling it from the top (like what you did with the color?) thanks for the tutorials, really learning a lot. ordered a set for 745/746, hoping all goes well.

[@samanthashah2155]

How many times can the sponge be refilled before noticing sponge fatigue and having to purchase another modification kit?

[@mahrark]

Can we use washing sponge

[@hupsiang]

Thx Kelvin, yr video help me to revive my canon, at least it's not dead yet, I started with to scan with ink function, yet to try revive the ink cartridge, I nearly throw it away after computer shop says not worth repair

[@MamaWolfof9]

Hi, I love your videos, both for your clear style of teaching and your motivation for helping people. Thank you very much. I own a fairly new, just a few months old Cannon TS5322. I’m dealing with daily malfunctions but can’t identify if it’s the printer, my wife service or the faulty wiring in my apartment building that keeps dropping voltage. It seems that there are very limited options for the PG-275/CL-276 cartridges. I’m wondering if it would be wiser to purchase a printer that uses PG-245 & CL-246. I’d really appreciate your thoughts on the idea. I’m not currently a student but I’m hoping to be next year. Thank you for your time.

[@ChibiKeruchan]

20:22 ... so we can use Pigment ink on Black cartridge right? coz I don't see anyone doing it on youtube.. not a single one. but I really really want to use pigment ink on the black coz I needed it on printing long lasting barcodes and QR codes

[@babanatalie87]

How many pages can you print continuously without damaging the printer head? I've seen some say let the printer rest after 100pages. What's your take?

[@willali4313]

It is nice video thanks, The black ink is not working do you know why?

[@dylanjnr]

Lovely video, just found it today. I just have a ?n you sew like how you put dye ink instead if the pigment black can you do that for the colour? Which is refilling them with all pigment inks? Will it work and how long may that last me? Basically i want to use only pigment inks

[@richardgarcia4681]

Thanks for the video. My magenta doesn't seem to be coming out. How would you troubleshoot if one color doesn't come out. I've primed with hot water

[@BCHTechnologies]

Use a priming clip. It will solve 99% of the problem.

[@zhongdigao5007]

您好 我用打印机打印出来的纸碰到水就会退色 请问要买什么墨水或8.5x14的纸张 让纸打印出来不会退色 谢谢您！

[@BCHTechnologies]

买颜料（pigment)墨水就行。

[@zhongdigao5007]

@@BCHTechnologies 谢谢

[@ethansmith715]

11:55 Thanks for good laugh. Very informative video, was thinking about getting refill kit with drill but this look much better option.

[@tanimolaobo1122]

i, thanks for the expo. pls how do i do for Hp 123 cartridge . Does it work for Deskjet 2600 series

[@ThisOLmaan]

man there a lot of ink missing no wonder my printer kept asking to refill, there not even fully filled 7:52

[@damielreyes]

Yeah, these companies are a big scam

[@mattivirta]

what cartridge i can use my canon pixmax 3551, normal have PG-575 and 576 colur, can i use cheapen PG-545 and 546 cartridge too, 545 have lot cheapen than new 575 cartridge buy. and problem have many shop not have 575 cartridge only 545 found. PG-575 cartridge cost black and colour both 80$ and 545 cost 12-20$ lot different price save.

[@Xplorer228]

Do the original lids pop back on?

[@hellooli2825]

So if I buy both kits i will get the plastic little boxes that fit into the cartridge and have sponges in it?

[@BCHTechnologies]

Yes

[@hellooli2825]

@@BCHTechnologies thank you I'll order it

[@robertorodriges4116]

Beautiful and super system

[@amyoungil]

"I'm a wiper." "Here's a quiz." Hahah. Thanks Kevin!

[@BCHTechnologies]

Haha, love the vibe! Thanks for dropping by!

[@teresamontes2542]

Where can I buy the clear refillable cartilage for my Canon TR 4500

[@120pound2]

This video needs to be spread more!

[@vojtac7623]

I can´t buy priming kit. Can I prime by using deep cleaning?

[@Geronimo72]

Hi, how many times can I refill a Canon 545? Thx.

[@gammyhorse]

Can I refill the black color cartridge with blue ink and still be able to print? It doesn't bother me if I print blue instead of black right now, but I don't know if it is possible to do so? And the reason is that I don't have any black ink available for refilling at the moment.

[@T.B078]

Doesn't matter but make sure only blue ink comes out prime it a few times

[@VickyLatorreArt]

Do you have a video for alignment? I think I need a whole new black cartridge before I purchase this kit but I'm not sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@StepheneeDuran]

Sometimes the print head on the cartridge goes bad or gets damaged. At that point the only option is to replace the cartridge

[@VickyLatorreArt]

@@StepheneeDuran Thank you Stephenee but in my case it was that I was using pigment ink. Even thought my printer (Canon TR7020) comes with pigment ink, as soon as I changed the ink to dye ink - like Mr. Kevin suggested - the printer got fixed. Apparently the pigment ink I added to the canon cartridges is too think or something. I have no idea why did it worked but I guess that is a question for Mr. Kevin. He is amazing by the way. Great products and great customer service.

[@sushles]

Will something like this be available for the PG 275 and CL 276?

[@VickyLatorreArt]

Mr. Kevin, what ink can I use in a Canon TR7020 that won't run when passing a highlighter over a printout? Thanks.

[@oussochou4186]

Hello Sir I bought 445, 446 new ink cartridges because the old ones were used for a year refill but dead.... Now the printer is not recognizing the new genuine cartriges Can you help me with a solution ? How to trick the printer accepting them? Anyway to reset it? I am using MG2540, i also have MG2440 Appreciating your usual support

[@abusines961]

What happened to the BCH spongeless cartridges?I followed the link to BCH placed them in my cart ($19.99) then they were gone and are $126.00! So is the link replaced by adds for canon ink cartridges, oh well don' t need refill ink now.

[@mekoeneko]

Are these the same as the CL-546 and PG-545 cartridges in europe?

[@VickyLatorreArt]

Mr. Kevin I successfully converted my cartridges to spongeless with your clear cartridges lids for Canon TR7020. The color cartridge is printing okay but the black is a mess. I purchase your priming clip. The ink comes out but the paper print out still missing parts. I put the cartridge in warm water for 10. It seems the ink comes out fine. The water rapidly got color black. I put it back in the printer and ran a deep cleaning cycle and still doesn't work. Do you know what else could I do? Thank you. By the way, I love how easy was to pull the ink with the priming clip.

[@BCHTechnologies]

Check if the black is sealed airtight.

[@VickyLatorreArt]

@@BCHTechnologies I believe it is because when I try to get the ink out with the primer clip it has a lot of resistance when pulling the ink with the syringe. Is there other way of checking? Thank you.

[@jaysond04]

On the canon 246 can I refill with pigment inks?

[@microsoftsarker]

Thank you so much Bro

[@aminezaki6270]

Excellent

[@WillyWanker1974]

Thank you so very much!

[@sayadiyeojhenries.815]

Does it last long?

[@naomidipotaroeno6356]

Any ink for cl-146 pg 147?

[@aminezaki6270]

Thx

[@rocky-zx6kq]

Does this work on the 745 and the 746

[@BCHTechnologies]

Yes

[@srmyrm]

did anyone tried this, please share the outcome?

[@tee-botheewok716]

Hello Kevin. I bought Ink from Aliexpress. I filled Non XL Canon 540 and 541 cartridges. But the color in photoprints on glossy photopaper has a very slight white haze overall. Barely can't see. On some. pictures much more evident than others. What could be the problem. Just bad Ink? Aliexpress seller AOMYA.

[@BCHTechnologies]

Probably it is due to your setting. Of course, I would love to hook you up with some high quality BCH ink. However, I think your problem is due to color profile not attached to the device.

[@ethansmith715]

Would it be an issue to use spongeless cartridge on cloth instead of paper?

[@BCHTechnologies]

Canon and HP can’t do sublimation. You can use pigment ink on a transfer. It’s complicated.

[@ethansmith715]

@@BCHTechnologies Im wanting to use it on sunnyscopa's print-on fabric which works fine with regular inkjet. But what I mean is that can I use the spongless cartridge to only make a few prints per week or is it meant for mass printing like in video?

[@infinixhotnote3667]

Will this works with ciss?

[@BCHTechnologies]

No.

[@TheChatterRoom1]

My printer is still reading it as empty

[@mattivirta]

same ink pottles set 4 colour cost normal 100ML 6-12$ big 500ML pottles 10-13$/colour.

[@emmanuelpradilla3606]

I refill but the printer can't read the ink :(

[@BCHTechnologies]

It can’t. Watch the video for solutions.

[@gersonmartinez3630]

I bought the kit and got it today. already cut open the cartridges and put in the new sponges. when place the cartridge against a napkin it leaves a mark but I thought I should prime just in case. I place the cartridge on the priming tool but no ink comes out when I pull on the syringe. I keep getting error code 1401 after a few printings. the first printing or two work good but then I get the error. Any tips or suggestions? TIA

[@BCHTechnologies]

The Canon printer error code 1401 usually occurs when the printer is not able to identify one or all the installed cartridges. Check the electronic ribbons and make sure it is clean and dry.

[@benzeeno8150]

18:00 great tip. thanks lol

[@BCHTechnologies]

Any time!

[@prodiptaroy6019]

👍

[@friedlogic]

it's worse than "planned obsolescence" if you think about it. Designing something to fail on purpose is not kewl.

[@steventhehistorian]

Is it me or do printer manufacturers like Canon and Epson make their products intentionally difficult to understand?

[@friedlogic]

The only way to avoid this crap is by NOT checking the TERM OF SERVICE; you consent to this activity when you checked the TOS box.

[@عبدالله-خ9ب1ج]

you are trumpanon 😂😂😂

[@ravinderginotra]

fake information, buying so much stuff from BCH, you can actually get a replacement from Cannon for $ 26.99 combo

[@ravinderginotra]

@po18guy Well have you tried refilling catridges as mentioned, trust me it doesn't work,

[@macmanjimmy69]

how do you reset the chip? ran totally out of ink, refilled and still shows empty

[@Xplorer228]

Do the original lids snap back on?