Guide to Diagnosing and Fixing Spongeless Cartridge Conversion Problems

Question: 
After refilling my spongeless cartridge kit, I’m getting print results that are all over the place. My nozzle check indicates too much ink splatter, but all nozzles seem to fire correctly. I think I sanded the cartridge too much during the modification. Is this the reason, or is there a chance my ink is defective? https://bchtechnologies.com/products/modification-kit-for-making-spongeless-cartridge-with-canon-pg-210-cl-211-pg-240-cl-241-pg-245-cl-246-pg-243-cl-244-as-rfc-cb2?_pos=1&_sid=886a7b270&_ss=r
 
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Understanding the Issues
The image you provided, along with your description,n reveals two significant problems:

Ink Splash and Nozzle Behavior

• Your nozzle check pattern shows splashing, but no nozzles are missing. This indicates an open nozzle and not a blocked one, but it is a wiper issue that creates a back pressure under the cartridge.

• The ink collects when it builds up under the cartridge, disrupts the method of spraying it, and leads to improved ink. To resolve this:
  • Could you wipe the bottom of the cartridge with a paper towel and try printing again?
  • Could you check the cartridge's top cover for a pin-hole air leak? Air can slowly seep through that gap if it isn’t correctly sealed with glue, which ultimately can damage ink flow—even a little—leading to ink leaking out.

Prominent Horizontal Banding on the Printout

• That banding suggests that the cartridge is not seated level within the printer. If the cartridge is improperly sanded, this can happen.
• This causes inconsistent ink distribution on the nozzle plate, which will cause visible banding if one side of the cartridge is slightly higher or lower.
• To fix this:
• Compensate for any uneven placement with extensive print head alignment
• Check the cartridge position so that it sits flat inside the printer.
• If the cartridge was sanded too much on one side, thin adhesive shims or other leveling techniques may help.

Next Steps
If these changes don't fix the issue, another level of troubleshooting may be needed.
 
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Thank you for your continued patience and efforts to troubleshoot this issue. If you need more help, that's great. Thanks again for reaching out, and we hope you have the best solution for your printer!