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How to refill Canon MegaTank printer using GI series ink bottles step by step

How to Refill Canon MegaTank Printers – Step-by-Step Guide (GI-55, GI-60, GI-61 & More)

Canon MegaTank Refill Guide

How to Refill Canon MegaTank Printers (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to safely refill your Canon MegaTank printer using genuine GI-series ink bottles including GI-55, GI-60, GI-61, GI-63, GI-66 and GI-690.

How do you refill a Canon MegaTank printer?

To refill a Canon MegaTank printer, open the ink tank cover, insert the correct Canon ink bottle into the tank inlet, and allow the bottle to automatically fill the tank without squeezing.

Step-by-step: Refilling Canon MegaTank printers

  1. Open the printer’s top cover and locate the ink tank section.
  2. Open the cap for the colour you want to refill.
  3. Remove the cap from the ink bottle.
  4. Insert the bottle into the tank inlet.
  5. Allow the ink to flow automatically — do not squeeze.
  6. Once full, remove the bottle and close the cap securely.
  7. Repeat for other colours if required.
Important: Always use the correct Canon GI-series ink bottle for your printer model.

Canon MegaTank ink compatibility guide

GI-55 Ink Bottles

Compatible with Canon MAXIFY GX1060 and GX2060 printers.

GI-60 Ink Bottles

Compatible with Canon PIXMA G6060, G6065, G7060 and G7065 printers.

GI-61 Ink Bottles

Compatible with Canon PIXMA G3620, G3625, G3630, G3660, G3665, G3670, G3675W and G4670 printers.

GI-63 Ink Bottles

Compatible with Canon PIXMA G660 printer (includes additional colours such as grey and red).

GI-66 Ink Bottles

Compatible with Canon MAXIFY GX3060, GX4060, GX5060, GX5560, GX6060, GX6160, GX6560, GX7060 and GX7160 printers.

GI-690 Ink Bottles

Compatible with Canon PIXMA G2600, G2610, G3600, G3610, G4600 and G4610 printers.

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Common mistakes when refilling MegaTank printers

  • Using the wrong ink bottle for your printer
  • Squeezing the bottle (not required)
  • Overfilling the tank
  • Mixing different ink types

Frequently asked questions

Do Canon MegaTank bottles automatically stop filling?

Yes, Canon ink bottles are designed to stop automatically when the tank is full.

Can I use compatible ink?

While compatible inks are available, using genuine Canon ink helps maintain print quality and reliability.

How often do I need to refill?

This depends on your printing volume, but MegaTank printers are designed for high-yield, low-cost printing.