Introduction:
I am a Canon printer user and have encountered an issue with my external ink cartridge. It hasn’t been used for a week, and upon inspection, I noticed air at the connection between the external ink tube and the ink cartridge, preventing automatic ink supply. Despite my efforts, I’ve faced challenges in resolving this, resulting in ink on my hands without a successful resolution. There seems to be a correlation between the lack of automatic ink supply and the presence of air. Could you advise on a method to effectively remove this air? Thank you.
Steps to Resolve the Issue:
1. Positioning the Cartridge:
Place the ink outlet of the inner ink cartridge in an upward position. Remove the plug on the black vent of the outer ink cartridge, or if applicable, the air filter.
2. Injecting Air:
After preparing a syringe with air, carefully insert it into the black vent hole. Slowly press down to discharge air into the inner ink cartridge.
3. Absorbing Flowing Ink:
While you are discharging air from the outer ink cartridge, place a tissue over the ink outlet of the inner ink cartridge to absorb any ink that may flow out due to the air discharge.
Conclusion:
When discharging air, it’s crucial to proceed slowly and not to press too much air at once. Once the air in the pipeline is expelled, the syringe should be removed. Pressing excessive air and not fully releasing the pressure can lead to ink splashing. After the air is fully exhausted, remove the syringe, ensuring the ink cartridge and pipeline are in good condition. You can then reload the inner ink cartridge into the printer to resume printing.
Post time: Jun-07-2024
