Refill instructions Canon PGI-550, CLI-551 cartridges using refill tool Fill Bill 02 and special Fill Cuffs

For refill we recommend to use inks whose compatibility includes the Canon PGI-550 and CLI-551 cartridges. Please never use so called universal inks for refill.

The Canon PGI-550 und CLI-551 ink jet cartridges need the following quantities of ink for refill:

  • up to15ml ink for Canon PGI-550 Black pigmented
  • up to 7ml ink for Canon CLI-551 Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
  • up to 22ml ink for Canon PGI-550XL Black pigmented
  • up to 11ml ink for Canon CLI-551XL Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

The above mentioned quantities can be filled completely only if the respective cartridge has been fully emptied before.

Fill Cuffs especially designed for Canon PGI-550 and CLI-551 cartridges

For refilling Canon PGI-550 and CLI-551 cartridges You can use our Fill Cuffs that are specifically designed to match the size and shape of the fill ports. The laser cut rubber seal closes the cartridges air-tight when the Fill Cuffs are used in the refill tool Fill Bill 02. This combination allows the simple way of refilling by vacuum.

Insert the respective Fill Cuff into the holder at the Fill Bill 02 and tighten the locking screw.  Place the cartridge Canon PGI-550, CLI-551 into the vacuum refill tool. We recommend to align the ink outlet with Fill Cuff first. When done lower down the back of the cartridge onto the sealing plate opposite the Fill Cuff. Make sure that both holders are in one straight line. This way the cartridges can be sealed air-tight best.

Also see that the Fill Cuff is aligned straight with the ink outlet of the Canon PGI-550, CLI-551 on the long side. Place the Fill Bill 02 into the stand.
Mount the Luer Lock syringe ontop of the Fill Cuff.
The amount of ink that is required to fill the cartridgge can be calculated by measuring the weight of the empty cartridge and comparing the result with the weight of a full OEM cartridge.

Tighten the Luer Lock syringe ontop of the Fill Cuff by turning it clockwise carefully. Hold fast to the Fill Cuff and the cartridge body, this avoids that these are turned out of the proper position.
Pull up the plunger of the syringe to exhaust air from the cartridge and create negative pressure inside. While doing so air flows through the ink inside the syringe. Release the plunger and the ink is sucked into the cartridge Canon PGI-550, CLI-551 by the negative pressure.  Repeat pulling up and releasing the plunger a number of times until the necessary amount of ink has been filled.

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Fill cuffs for Canon PGI-550/570/580 and CLI-551/571/581, 5 cuffs
Fill cuffs for Canon PGI-550/570/580 and CLI-551/571/581, 5 cuffs
Complementary tool for the Fill Bill 02 with special rubber sealing for refilling Canon PGI-550 and CLI-551 cartridges.
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Fill Bill cuff for Canon PGI-550/570/580 black
Fill Bill cuff for Canon PGI-550/570/580 black
Complementary tool for the Fill Bill with special rubber sealing for refilling Canon PGI-550/570/580 cartridges.
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Softmatik refill syringe with luer lock fitting
Softmatik refill syringe with luer lock fitting
Octopus Refill Ink has been developed specifically for HP cartridges 19, 21, 27, 56 pigmented black and is subject to very strict quality control.
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Chipresetter for Canon PGI-550, CLI-551 inkjet cartridges for unlimited resets
Chipresetter for Canon PGI-550, CLI-551 inkjet cartridges for unlimited resets
Reset Canon PGI-550 and Canon CLI-551 printer cartridges with this Chipresetter for unlimited resets
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