Comprehensive Guide to Refilling and Choosing Ink for Canon TR8622A Printers
- By Kevin Day
- On Dec 12, 2024
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Question:
I own a Canon TR8622A printer and want to refill the ink cartridges. What type of ink should I use? Should I use dye or pigment ink? Also, is it safe to switch between ink types, and are there any special steps for this?Answer:
Thank you for reaching out with your questions about refilling your Canon TR8622A printer. I apologize for the delayed response. I understand how urgent printer issues can be. At BCH Technologies, we strive to give each question the careful consideration it deserves. We also sincerely appreciate your engagement and support, particularly with our YouTube channel, BCH Technologies on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies]. Your feedback helps us continuously refine and expand our technical expertise.Let’s address your questions in detail.
Refilling Ink for Canon TR8622A
BCH Technologies offers high-quality ink options. However, we do not sell complete refill kits. You may need to source refilling tools separately, such as from eBay. If you’re looking for guidance on refilling your cartridges, we recommend searching for tutorials on YouTube.For inks compatible with Canon printers, check out our dedicated dye ink products here [https://bchtechnologies.com/standard-600-ml-4-color-refill-ink-for-all-printers-kd600x-cu/].
Should You Use Dye or Pigment Ink?
Your Canon TR8622A printer is compatible with dye and pigment inks, so you don’t have to worry about making the “wrong” choice. However, there are significant differences between the two types:-
Dye Ink:
- Pros: More affordable, easier to unclog, and improved for double-sided printing with modern formulations. Dye ink is ideal for everyday printing and produces vibrant colours. Despite myths, it’s sufficiently water-resistant and UV-resistant for most practical applications. Unless you’re printing materials for outdoor use or subject to extreme conditions, dye ink will meet your needs.
- Cons: Historically, it has been less durable for outdoor or archival purposes, though this has improved significantly.
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Pigment Ink:
- Pros: It is better suited for waterproof and UV-resistant applications. It is excellent for archival prints or documents exposed to harsh conditions.
- Cons: More prone to clogging and more expensive. Clogs caused by pigment ink are often permanent, requiring additional maintenance.
For more information, visit our detailed articles on comparing pigment and dye ink [https://support.bchtechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/200555919] and why dye ink prints often look better [https://support.bchtechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/200677489].
Switching Between Ink Types
Switching between dye and pigment inks is possible, but there are precautions:-
Mixing Inks:
Avoid long-term mixing of dye and pigment inks, as their different chemical bases can lead to clogs. However, limited mixing (up to 20%) during a transition typically poses no issues. -
Flushing the System:
Before switching ink types, use up as much current ink as possible. Then, print multiple pages to flush out residual ink. -
Clear Ink Bases:
You can dilute the current ink with a compatible base solution before the switch for a safer transition. For example, we offer universal dye ink base [https://bchtechnologies.com/universal-dye-ink-base-for-dilution-cleaning-and-switching-kd100x-a/] and universal pigment ink base [https://bchtechnologies.com/universal-pigment-ink-base/]. -
Consider Ink Compatibility:
Third-party links often have varying base solutions. Once you find an ink that works well with your printer, it’s best to stick with it to minimize the risk of clogging.
Conclusion
Addressing printer issues can be a complicated affair due to the hands-on nature of the problems. As such, we cannot provide remote troubleshooting or support for printer repairs. However, we offer in-person evaluations through our local diagnostic facility [https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service]. Due to high demand, we operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so it may take several weeks to assess your printer.For self-help, check out our YouTube channel [https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies], where you can find many tutorials. Use the search icon next to the “About” tab to locate specific topics efficiently.
Thank you for contacting us and for supporting BCH Technologies. We’re here to help whenever you need us!