Canon CLI-8

1.Use the included tape dot to seal the breather holes found on the top of the cartridge (as shown at right) Note: Make sure tape dot is completely covering the holes.

2.Use a regular piece of tape to seal the hole on the bottom of the cartridge also make sure this hole is completely sealed. (shown below)

3.With a knife, remove the label to expose the ball bearing underneath. Then use a screwdriver
to push the ball bearing into the cartridge.

4.Connect the needle to the syringe and fill with ink

5. Inject about 4 ml. of ink into the filling hole until the ink tank is full.

6.Use another tape dot to seal the hole, make sure that the tape dot is applied firmly and
airtight.

7.Now that the filling hole is sealed airtight then remove the tape dot from the top breather
holes.

Note: After the cartridge has been filled and sealed do not squeeze the sides.

8.Then remove the tape from the bottom hole.

Note: Have a paper towel near by when removing the tape from the bottom hole there is a possibility that the cartridge will
leak or drip.

9.Rinse the syringe with water and dry for future use, or use with a different color ink.

10. Reinsert the cartridge and run a priming cycle as per printer instructions.

Note: If the cartridge continuously leaks, place the cartridge on its side until the drip ping stops. Also, check the seal on the cartridge to make sure it is airtight.