Refillable ink tanks - for Canon printers                                                 Updated Feb 2010

Most Canon original ink cartridges and ink tanks are easy to refill and there is no need to buy special refillable cartridges. You can find a refill kit here and just refill the cartridges that came with your printer.

NEW! Refillable PGI-520 and CLI-521 ink tanks...

Similar design to genuine Canon PGI520 and CLI521 cartridges (1/2 sponge, 1/2 ink), but transparent to make refilling easier.  Fill hole & plug already installed. Reusable outlet clip included.

Latest refill friendly 520/521 cartridges now come with auto-reset chips fitted. No need for a chip resetter or disabling the ink monitor. Software ink levels reset from empty state (back to full) when the ink tank is removed and reinserted.

Note: The 520/521 refillable ink tanks are same height as Canon original tanks, but the "refillable" plugs are recessed to avoid interference in late model Canon printers and MP's. 

NEW: Refillable GY (gray) ink tanks now in stock. Available with MP980 refill sets/deals

CLI-521 refill friendly ink tank and refill clip (older type shown) 

Other Canon ink tanks...

All BCI-3, BCI-6, CLI-8 and PGI-5 ink tanks are easy to refill, but need a minor modification. It involves removing part of the top label on the cartridge, then using a supplied plug tool to remove existing fill hole plug from there. It only needs to be done once - the first time. All the tools and replacement plugs you need are supplied with each refill kit. 

Print-rite and many other good quality generic BCI-3, BCI- 6, CLI-8, PGI-5, CLI521 and PGI520 ink tanks can also be refilled. Note: Refill kits for Canon ink tanks include rubber plugs intended for original Canon ink tanks. If you decide to fill generic cartridges, the plugs may not fit properly and you might have to use different plugs or choose another refill method.

If you prefer to buy BCI-3, BCI-6, CLI-8 or PGI-5 Canon ink tanks already modified for refilling, or need new cartridges anyway, one of the "deals" with ink will get you on your way to refilling - even if you are technically challenged. It doesn't cost any more than if you were to buy the Canon cartridges and modify them yourself and at least this way you know, that the cartridges (& refills) will work. 

Please contact us, if you need more information.