hey guys, for the past few weeks, i have been trying to look for a CIS or cheaper inking method for my Canon printer.
Actually, 4 months ago, i bought the Continuous Inking System from INKSTATION (the one at Sim Lim Square). i was'nt too pleased with it-it was hard to set-up, with the long silicon tubes feeding ink to the cartridges. Also, it was very expensive at a price of $120.
In fact, soon after, my printer got spoiled (most likely by the CIS), in which the print head was damaged beyond repair. i think this is because, on the original ink cartridge, there is a sponge at where the ink flows into the printer, but the one on the CIS is just a plastic that will release ink when depressed.
After that, i got the SEPOMs ink cartridge. they perform very well, and it is very easy to install! it is just like a normal canon ink cartridge, just that there is a small hole at the top for you to refill more ink in the future. after using these SEPOM ink cartridges for more than a year, i am glad to say that it has not caused any noticable damage to my printer! also, these cartridges are much cheaper than the CIS alternatives. at just 8.50 per cartridge, and $25 for two bottles of ink refil (which contain enough for about 8 refills), i find them highly economical, and would recommend them to anyone!
So, i would advise you to stay away from CIS systems, with their hard-to-install cartridges. also, they are unsightly, and u have to use them with your printer cover open
Just my 2cents worth on cheaper inking alternatives, and also, to warn others not to risk spoiling their printers!
Actually, 4 months ago, i bought the Continuous Inking System from INKSTATION (the one at Sim Lim Square). i was'nt too pleased with it-it was hard to set-up, with the long silicon tubes feeding ink to the cartridges. Also, it was very expensive at a price of $120.
In fact, soon after, my printer got spoiled (most likely by the CIS), in which the print head was damaged beyond repair. i think this is because, on the original ink cartridge, there is a sponge at where the ink flows into the printer, but the one on the CIS is just a plastic that will release ink when depressed.
After that, i got the SEPOMs ink cartridge. they perform very well, and it is very easy to install! it is just like a normal canon ink cartridge, just that there is a small hole at the top for you to refill more ink in the future. after using these SEPOM ink cartridges for more than a year, i am glad to say that it has not caused any noticable damage to my printer! also, these cartridges are much cheaper than the CIS alternatives. at just 8.50 per cartridge, and $25 for two bottles of ink refil (which contain enough for about 8 refills), i find them highly economical, and would recommend them to anyone!
So, i would advise you to stay away from CIS systems, with their hard-to-install cartridges. also, they are unsightly, and u have to use them with your printer cover open
Just my 2cents worth on cheaper inking alternatives, and also, to warn others not to risk spoiling their printers!