I figured I am saving money after three refills and have a BUNCH more in the bottles to use. I've tried the non-Canon cartridges and always had problems. This way, I get to use the Canon cartridges, not have problems and save money. Win-win-win. Printer is a Canon MP780.
If you go this route, find the YouTube videos to learn how to do this without making a mess. Have some paper towels handy and protect whatever surface you're working on preferably with something the ink cant get through like a plastic bag, then a paper towel and there's your work area.
For Canon BCI-3 and BCI-6 series ink cartridges:
I use electrical tape to seal the area that allows ink into the printer. I call this the "bottom-front" of the cartridge. If you do not seal this and add ink to the cartridge, it *will* leak ALL OVER (don't ask why I know this).
On the top-rear, there is a "PUSH" in a circle. This is where you fill the ink into the cartridge. I use a small phillips head screw driver to punch that hole open large enough for the ink injector to fit. I use an adjustable crescent wrench to keep the cartridge vertical and steady.
Pick the appropriate color, use the included syringe and "needle" to fill the syringe and fill the ink cartridge. Leave about 1/4" airspace in the cartridge reservoir.
TAPE THE REAR-TOP CLOSED. DO NOT REMOVE THE TAPE FROM THE FRONT BOTTOM "FEED". For the top tape, I use a thin piece of duct tape securely affixed to and sealing the hole. I planned ahead for easy removal the next time refill is done.
The tape on the top hole creates enough "back suction" where the ink won't leak from the front bottom feed. KEEP THE TAPE ON BOTH.
When ready, go to the printer. LEAVE THE TOP TAPE ON UNTIL THE NEXT TIME YOU REFILL.
At the printer (have paper towels available), remove the bottom tape (see? the ink stays in because of the top tape!). Carefully clean any excess ink near the bottom with the paper towels you brought with you.
Install the cartridge.Very good ink refilling my Canon pixma cartridges. Large 100ml bottles are excellent value. Comes with separate syringe for each color. Print quality is as good as Canon ink on this printer.
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