Will the Canon Priming Clip Tool Kit Work with Canon 260 and 261 Ink Cartridges?

Question

I'm interested in your Priming Clip Tool Kit for unclogging Canon ink cartridges, SKU AS-PMCLIP-S-CN2, listed for Canon PG-210, CL-211, PG-243, CL-244, PG-245, CL-246, PG-275, and CL-276 cartridges, including XL, regular, and starter versions.

Although the product listing does not mention Canon 260 black or Canon 261 color cartridges, would this priming clip work with Canon PG-260 and CL-261 cartridges?

Answer

For Canon integrated ink cartridges, there are generally two physical cartridge body styles: the short style and the tall style. The priming clip has to match the cartridge body shape, not just the cartridge brand. Even though many Canon cartridges look similar, the position of the printhead, cartridge height, and ink outlet area can be different enough that the wrong priming clip will not seal properly.

The SKU you mentioned, AS-PMCLIP-S-CN2, is the short Canon priming clip version. It is intended for Canon cartridge families such as:

Canon PG-210 / CL-211
Canon PG-243 / CL-244
Canon PG-245 / CL-246
Canon PG-275 / CL-276

These cartridges belong to the shorter integrated-cartridge style.

However, Canon PG-260 black and CL-261 color cartridges use the tall integrated cartridge body style. Because of that, the short priming clip kit AS-PMCLIP-S-CN2 would not be the correct match for Canon 260 and 261 cartridges.

For Canon PG-260 and CL-261 cartridges, you would want the tall Canon priming clip instead: Priming Clip for Canon PG-240, CL-241, PG-40, CL-41 Ink Cartridge - AS-PMCLIP-T-CN [https://bchtechnologies.com/products/priming-clip-for-canon-pg-240-cl-241-pg-40-cl-41-ink-cartridge-as-pmclip-t-cn?_pos=1&_sid=c1d444e29&_ss=r].

Although that listing mentions Canon PG-240 and CL-241, the same tall-style priming clip is also the correct type for Canon PG-260 and CL-261 cartridges because they share the tall integrated-cartridge design.

A priming clip is mainly used to help pull ink through the cartridge's printhead area. This can be useful when a cartridge has been refilled but will not print, prints with missing colors, or has air trapped near the nozzles. The clip creates a seal around the cartridge printhead, and a syringe is used to gently draw ink through the nozzles. This can help restore ink flow if the cartridge is not electrically damaged and the nozzles are not permanently burned out.

When using a priming clip, it is important not to pull too aggressively with the syringe. A slow, controlled pull is usually better. Pulling too hard can cause foaming, draw excess air into the cartridge, or make a messy leak. If the cartridge has been dry for a long time, priming may help, but it may not fully recover the printhead if the nozzles have already been damaged from overheating or extended dry printing.

So, to answer your question directly: No, AS-PMCLIP-S-CN2 is not the right priming clip for Canon PG-260 and CL-261 cartridges. For Canon 260 black and 261 color cartridges, use AS-PMCLIP-T-CN, the tall Canon priming clip.

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Thank you again for reaching out and for checking before purchasing the priming clip. Matching the clip to the correct cartridge body style is important, and for Canon PG-260 and CL-261 cartridges, the tall Canon priming clip is the correct choice.