What is the difference between premium and standard ink for refilling inkjet printers?

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At BCH Technologies, we categorize our inks into two main grades: standard and premium. The Standard Grade is designed for general everyday printing tasks, like printing text documents and occasional photos. It provides a reliable quality for most typical printing needs.

Premium Grade, on the other hand, is formulated for more specialized applications that require high precision in color accuracy and durability. This ink is ideal for situations where prints are exposed to varying light conditions or need to remain color-true in different environments, such as gallery displays or quality inspections. Premium inks are also enhanced with high UV resistance (HUVR) to withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without fading.

Understanding the nuances of these ink types is crucial, especially if you require specific printing outcomes, such as long-lasting photographic prints or documents that may be exposed to moisture.

Does refill ink expire or have a recommended usage timeframe?

Yes, our refill inks have a labeled expiration of three years from the production date. However, this is a conservative estimate. Our experience shows that these inks can remain viable much longer when stored properly. For instance, we've successfully used inks that were manufactured over a decade ago without any degradation in print quality. This longevity ensures that even if you purchase ink in bulk, it's likely to remain effective until you're ready to use it.

I need both pigment and dye inks for my Canon TS9521C. Does BCH offer a starter kit that includes both types of ink?

For your Canon TS9521C, which requires both pigment and dye inks, we have a specific kit that should meet your needs. The Premium Refill Ink Kit includes 600 ml of ink divided as two bottles of pigment black, one bottle of dye black, and one bottle each of cyan, magenta, and yellow dye inks. This selection ensures that you can achieve high-quality text prints as well as vibrant color prints for your craft projects.

Given your background, you'll find the syringe method of refilling familiar and easy to manage. Although the quantity might seem large, the long shelf life of our inks means you won't have to worry about them expiring before use.

Can I customize sponge sizes for my printer cartridges using BCH products?

PGI-280 and CLI-281 are ink tank cartridges. They are not integrated cartridges, which can have a spongless solution. For PGI-280 and CLI-281, you flip them over and drip ink on them until the cartridge is full. If you want to use syringe to refill, you drill a small hole on the lower top portion of the cartridge and inject ink until it's full (but you then need to seal this hole).

Should I wait until my printer's OEM cartridges are low before refilling them with BCH ink?

It's not necessary to wait until your original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridges are low before refilling them with BCH ink. Our inks are formulated to be compatible with the remaining OEM ink in both the reservoir and sponge. You can start refilling as soon as your BCH ink arrives. However, be aware that most printers won't recognize the ink level in refilled cartridges. You'll encounter warnings such as "ink toner is low" or a steady or blinking yellow light next to the ink cartridge. These can typically be ignored until the printer indicates that the cartridge has run out. At that point, you can reset the ink monitor by following specific steps to continue printing.