Print another page after running the printhead clean. If there are still streaks, you may be running out of ink.

Only shake the cartridge gently. Shaking hard can not only damage the cartridge, but also cause it to fly out of your hand and break.

Gently wipe off the electronic sensors in the printer as well. Dust or dirt on any electronic sensor can produce an error message.

Contact Canon directly if you can’t find the right kit. For a list of contact phone numbers, visit https://www. usa. canon. com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/contact-us-by-phone. Remember to get a refill kit for your particular printer model number. Canon ink products are all similar, but may not be identical.

Always check the owner’s manual if you can’t figure out how to remove the cartridges. Do not pull on the cartridges if they don’t come out easily. This could damage the cartridge and your printer.

If this is a multicolor cartridge, you’ll see 3 holes when you peel back the sticker. Each hole leads to a separate ink chamber. Protect yourself with gloves while handling a knife. Keep the gloves on to prevent yourself from getting ink on your hands.

Test out the size of the hole by inserting the syringe through it. If it passes through cleanly, the hole is big enough. [10] X Expert Source Luigi OppidoComputer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 30 September 2021. If you find it easier you can also use a power drill to make the hole. Be sure to use a thin drill bit, no larger than the circle on the cartridge, and stop drilling once you break the surface of the plastic. If you’re working on a multicolor cartridge, poke through each of the 3 circles.

Wiping the needle on a white piece of paper will make it easier to see which color is in the chamber.

Canon cartridges usually have 7 ml (. 27 fl. oz) of ink in single cartridges and 3 ml (. 1 fl. oz) in each chamber of a multicolor cartridge, but the exact amount of ink to fill depends on your cartridge model. Check the manual for your cartridge size, and fill the syringe with that volume of ink. [13] X Research source Do this over a cloth or somewhere easy to clean, just in case you spill any ink. [14] X Expert Source Luigi OppidoComputer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.

Use tape that will peel off easily for future refills. Scotch or electrical tape works well. Duct tape would be too sticky.

Double check that you’ve inserted the correct colors into their corresponding slots.

For Windows computers, follow the steps for a test print at https://www. dell. com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000123918/how-to-print-a-test-page-in-windows. For Mac computers, follow the steps for a test print at https://support. usa. canon. com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART166363&actp=RSS.