1. Epson printers usually require chip re-setters. This is because Epson uses technology that detect the ink level and automatically prevent it from printing when the ink level is empty in its cartridge. If using the CISS will not increase the ink cartridge level because it directly flow from the ink tank reservoir, so the Epson require chip re-setter to prevent the printer from detecting the cartridge ink is low. And yet again not all chip re-setters will work perfectly either.
2. Printer's built structure - Due to complicated internal structure built of the printer making it difficult to place the CISS host piping to reach the cartridge. As a result the CISS ink will not flow smoothly from the ink tank reservoir to the cartridge. This is apply to printers like HP, Epson, Canon (Office printers), etc.
3. Cartridge built and ink - Not all cartridge is suitable to be modified for use in CISS and some ink like HP printers will solidified when mix with CISS ink. This making it difficult for the ink to flow out of the cartridge when it dry at the cartridge print head nozzle.
4. Other unknown complication also may contribute to the failure to install the CISS to printers.
So what is the best printers that work good with Continuous Supply Ink System (CISS)?
I have seen these in most of IT Stores and personally i have purchased some of these printers as well for my clients. These are the printer models that you can install CISS easily without so much complication involve.
Canon PIXMA MP145, MP150, MP198, MP258, MP250, MP238, MP198.
Despite of the different model name these Canon PIXMA printers are identical in its structural built and the cartridge can be easily modified even by novice home users. The cartridge ink also has no complication with the CISS ink and will not solidified if mix together. All these traits making these Canon printers sold the most in local IT store even until today and in fact sometimes out of stocks.
does the Canon PIXMA MX410 work well with CISS?
ReplyDeleteYes it can be but not the best for CISS because the internal structural built is a little bit difficult to place the host piping to connect with the cartridge.
Deletewill CISS work for Canon Pixma E500?
ReplyDeleteBy the look of the model Pixma E500 yes it work because it look the same built as the MP model
DeleteI print a lot of flyers, like 1000/month. I do not need other features such as scanning/photocopying except printing as I heard buying an all in 1 printer will slow down printer process considerably. Which is the most suitable CISS printer which you will recommend. TIA!
ReplyDeleteI would recommend Epson read here http://howtodosteps.blogspot.com/2011/03/factory-built-in-ciss-epson-l100-and.html
DeleteI purchased one for my client and it is the best ever. The CISS is built in but its either made in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia who has this model.
The photocopy and scanning thing does not disturb the printing process at all. Whoever said it, is not true.
Hello Rook, I want to install Third party CISS into an All-in-one Canon Printer. Can you recommend any model? Also suggest me that model which has the Inkhead (cartridge) price and Ink price comparatively low. Thanks
DeleteI would recommend ready made EPSON http://howtodosteps.blogspot.my/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html <-- This is easier for maintenance and also the ink quality is superior
Deletebut if you have no choice find a cannot model that have spacious internal compartment where the ink swing back and forth these are the models quite popular in my country Canon PIXMA MP145, MP150, MP198, MP258, MP250, MP238, MP198.
I use Epson stylus T 13 printer its to complicated and any time i have problem to face with printing its totally.. faulty and o star..
ReplyDeleteI would suggest you to buy the factory manufactured CISS EPSON L200 or L210. I have this model that i am using now, the printing quality is superb. The photo printing quality is way better than those printed by the shop. The good thing is that you don't have to worry that the ink will not flow anymore, because it is well built with tested experiment that it will works. No more airflow blocked. The ink is originally supply by EPSON itself.
DeleteHowever this model is only available in south east asia and it is modified by the Vietnam company by EPSON approval and it is being sold in across south east asia like the Philipines, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.
The price is not so expensive around USD $100++
read here for more info about it and i will post a video soon on youtube how good the photo printing is by this printer
I have owned two of these CISS Epsons (L355, for $249, and the new ET-2550, for $299). Out of the two, the earlier model worked better than the newest. I will not buy another one and I'm returning to Canon with a separate CISS. I have been inking my cartridges since the late 1980s and was on the experimental edge of doing this with a bunch of geeky college students before kits were ever sold. We used syringes to draw ink out of a cheap mismatched source and force it into the HP cartridge. It worked for the most part, then others began offering bulk ink and kits, which made the work easier and better matched.
Deletein the mid-late '90s, printer manufacturers got wise to this and began including chips on cartridges to prevent it. China met the demand for resetters and glue on chips to defeat this. CISS came along after that, but a new problem entered when finer nozzles with wider nozzle patterns came out, because with the finer/extra nozzles, you get a greater chance of clogging. That is where the Epson solution for CISS is still insufficient. When (not if, because you will) you get a clogged nozzle, you will find yourself cleaning, by recommendation of Epson, several times before going to the power flush. Two problems exist with this. First, Epson (in contrast to Canon) makes you clean all four colors every time when only one color has a clogged nozzle. What this does is fill the cleaning reservoir each time you clean it with three colors that did not need to be cleaned. Then, if it still did not work, you get to perform a power flush, which really fills the reservoir. That is how my first Epson L355 died (if I have to send it to Espon for service, then forget it, I'll buy a new one). Second, Epson, knew that power flushes would be necessary or they would not have included it on the maintenance options, but they did not provide a self-service way to clean, replace, or reset the reservoir. Since they knew more ink would flow to the reservoir, then they should have provided a self-servicing way for the end user to maintain it without shipping the printer to Epson. However, there is a workaround on this on YouTube, but I'm not ready to drill holes in the back of a new printer. Epson angers me because they should have thought of this instead of some hack way to out smart their machines, therefore, I'm done with Epson and going back to Canon. I found no advantage to the two Epson CISS printers as verses attaching a third party CISS to a Canon and with my Canon CISS, I had fewer clogging issues (Nano inks) and more consistent printing. FYI, the L355 lasted less than a year with approx 10,000 printed pages. It should have done better than that. The new Espon, ET-2550, had clogged nozzles on the first and second print jobs, so I am taking it back for a refund today and calling it defective. They can make a boat anchor out of it for all I care. I'll buy a Canon for 1/4 the price.
does the epson L200 or L210 print on DVDs?
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Unfortunately no but it does great on photos...the outcome is smooth and slick. You must use the CISS epson ink
Delete..if I can add to my previous question...what are some printers out there that do DVD printing and have a CISS system?
ReplyDeleteCISS Printer with DVD printing options usually only come with customised CISS. EPSON P50 with CISS customized should a good solution for you
Deletehow about canon pixma E610, is it good in ciss?
ReplyDeleteThe printer structure built looks complicated but it is not impossible to modify it with CISS. However most CISS ink use by canon printer are made in china and the quality is very low. Not only it is easily smudge when contact with water but the color printing quality might not be as good as EPSON CISS ink
DeleteWould a hp Deskjet 2540 work with a ciss
ReplyDeleteThe internal structural built look quite challenging for ciss. Although it is not impossible but it could be troublesome to have ciss on it
DeleteHow will CISS work with Canon Pixma MP 287?
ReplyDeleteBased on the body built Canon Pixma MP287 should be good for CISS
DeleteSir, first of all I honestly admire your helping attitude, especially in printer category. There are very few people like you!
ReplyDeleteNow straight to point....I currently own a HP Deskjet 2050 J510a, 2 yrs old. As I see after sometimes of refilling the cartridge(no CISS), the photo deteriorates...like white dots and some horizontal marks which make the photo/colour printing ugly!(Why?)
I am from Assam, India...
Now I want to buy a new Inkjet printer mainly because of photo and colour prints. So, which printer brand or model should I go for. I searched for canon Pixma 287. What's better - canon or Epson?
One more thing, suppose I install CISS on Pixma 287 cartridge which contain Pigment based ink. If I refill the CISS with Dye based(because it's better) ink, will there be any problem like clogging or no issues ar all? what do you think. Please answer, I am helpless.
Hi Washim, to answer your questions and trouble
Delete1. From experience HP printer simply one of the most troublesome to installed with CISS because of the sponge cartridge. I have dumped mine to the garbage
2. The photo deteriorate because the ink is too weak/loose to hold onto the photo paper. Since photo paper has a slippery surface and the CISS ink is smudgy type therefore it deteriorate along the way during printing as the cartridge print head slide on the paper.
3. If the ugliness is due to incomplete color that is because of the sponge or due to the clogging preventing the ink to flow from the reservoir tank to the cartridge
3. If you would to buy i recommend epson L100 to L200 series see this as proof http://howtodosteps.blogspot.com/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html. I have been using almost a year now no clog and ink don't smudge as much as china ink
3. Mixing pigment based and dye based ink may cause wrong combination of chemical reaction that harden the ink as a result the cartridge internal maybe solidified not to say the host.
hi I have canon mp258 and I purchased a ciss diy kit from ebay but even after installing according to instructions I am getting E04 message on my printer.i googled for the code and found that I need to remove and then insert the cartilage back in the socket.but even after doing it I get the same error.pls help.
ReplyDeletealso which is the cheapest printer with built in ciss and if possible wifi also?
thanks!
Hi shrey to answer your questions:
Delete1. The cartridge electronic board might be dirty due to the CISS or it is not properly plugged in. Or worst faulty.
2. I recommed EPSON L200 series this comes with factory made CISS and the ink is higher quality compare to DIY CISS because the ink is supplied by EPSON itself the printing quality is superb and your problem of clogging, not working or errors are pretty much eliminated. Refer to this post
http://howtodosteps.blogspot.com/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html
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ReplyDeleteYes the body built look fine for CISS to be installed on it
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI have a Canon Pixma MG2120, do you think it can be turned into a CISS printer?
Yes Pixma MG2120 looks good for CISS printer
Deletecanon pixma mg 2570 be fitted with ciss?
ReplyDeleteany particular type needed? canon service centre people say its not success....
Canon Pixma MG2570 look like a difficult structure for CISS...it's tough to arrange the ink pipeline and also the movement of the cartridge
Deleteciss is good for pixma mg 2570
ReplyDeleteDo we need to use Epson original ink only with the Epson L series or can we use the refill bottles available at the local stores.
ReplyDeleteI recommend EPSON original ink its way better than the one use by ordinary CISS. The smudge effect of the ordinary CISS ink is nasty when it contact with water. EPSON ink is not so expensive 100ml cost around RM18 in our local store. and the quality for photo printing is superb, sleek and smooth
Deletedoes canon mp145 work well with CISS. & if its not use regular basis can the cartridge jamed.
ReplyDeleteThe cartridge won't jammed if not use on regular basis but the ink flow may sometimes distorted with the present of air bubble within the host pipe from the ink reservoire to the cartridge due to hot/cold weather. When this happen you will need to do maintenance....as described here http://howtodosteps.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-maintain-or-increase-air.html
DeleteIs it worth buying CISS for Canon Pixma ip1200 ? Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteI think it's fine but if you have less hassle of the maintenance i would recommend buying the EPSON L200 and all other L series like this http://howtodosteps.blogspot.com/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html....comes with built-in CSS.
DeleteThe problem with self-modification and shop customized is the ink flow due to weather conditions...hot/cold temperature eventually stop the ink from flowing especially when you are not using it quite often. And the first few times maintenance usually is okay but when it gets too often you will get tired of it and frustrated.
Although it is good but the EPSON L series comes with CISS is much better. I take said this from experience.
Hi there, I just install the CISS for my Canon MG2570, but it won't work after printing a few pages, is there any solution for this?
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteYou can try this guide here How to maintain or increase air pressure
Hi,
ReplyDeleteGreat article. Will CISS work well with my Canon Pixma MP210?
Thank you
Yes Pixma MP210 should be fine with CISS
DeleteHey I heard that the Epson L100 and L200 are good, but unfortunately there not available in the US? Do you know any US equivalent? Can a CISS be used for Canon PIXMA MG3520? And if so which one would you recommend? Thank You
ReplyDeleteIt seems PIXMA MG3520 looks fine for CISS as for the EPSON i am not really familiar with the US printer but someone on ebay is selling it http://www.ebay.com/itm/EPSON-L200-ALL-IN-ONE-PRINTER-NEW-IN-BOX-/390620644162
Deletedoes hp1510 deskjet support ciss??
ReplyDeleteHi vyom modha HP 1510 deskjet would be challenging for CISS. I have similar printer like this before and after installing CISS on it - i've encounter every problem there is including
Delete1. The ink doesn't flow smoothly
2. Sometimes the printer having problem not recognizing the cartridge
3. The printer is extremely dirty using CISS
4. The first time CISS was install i have difficulty of searching how to make it work especially the sponge cartridge
It is possible to install CISS - but i wouldn't recommend it. You can try maybe you have better luck. But of if you really looking for CISS i recommed this EPSON L1200 CISS
Sir, I am confused whether to purchase Canon mp287 or Epson like 210? Please help... I want a multi function printer with ciss ink system which can give me affordable printing at low cost and quality prints over large number of printing. Plz help... Thanks in advance..
ReplyDeleteI would definitely recommend the EPSON L210 - it has all the best characteristic compare to the canon. First you can purchase the EPSON L210 that is already modified with CISS tank as in here EPSON L1200 and the most important thing about it is the ink way much superior than the normal CISS ink. Also you will have less hassle to maintain the printer - because self modified CISS tend to have many disadvantages and frequent maintenance will eventually create frustration.
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI have a Canon PIXMA MG7550. Will it work with CISS?
Look tough to for CISS but its not impossible to install -- it's just that you will get tired of the hassle doing it
Deletehello!is the canon ip7270 good for ciss? i need a printer that can autoduplex and also be convertible to ciss! hehe thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi yes it looks good but i am not sure about the internal structure there is CD compartment to print..but i am sure it is possible as the body built quite simple
DeleteHi, please can you tell if Canon PIXMA MX 860 will work well with the CISS? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi PIXMA MX 860 look tough for CISS especially with those electronic LCD and the body built. The idea of installing CISS is to make sure the host pipe from the ink tank reservoir to reach the cartridge and if there is something stand in the way that will eventually frustrate you
ReplyDeleteUsing CISS try to find simpler printer with quite a hollow space internally which allow the host pipe to be installed without problem.
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ReplyDeletePIXMA MG 5655, PIXMA MG 6450, PIXMA MG 6650
which one is better for CISS
thanks in advance
It looks there are from the same family model...and by the look of the body built it can be tough for CISS especially with the body look very compact...CISS host pipe require a room for the host to go through and freely moving back and forth during printing...
DeleteLook for a printer that have internal body built that looking spacious...easy to setup the host from the ink tank reservoir and also allow the host to stretch freely back and forth during printing. That's why the pixma MP145 family model are easier for CISS because it's internal built quite spacious and simple..
Maybe you want to look for EPSON L1200 as well
Hi sir Jap! Can u help me choosing best CISS printer for photo printing using pigment ink..thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi bryan - i never try pigment ink printer before and honestly not sure how good it is for CISS..but since the viscosity of the pigment ink is higher i think it could be tough for CISS as there is likely chance for it to stuck somewhere in between the host...but you can try who knows it might work. I am not sure which printer model support pigment ink
DeleteCanon Pixma MX535. Any good for CISS?
ReplyDeleteLooking at it - could be challenging to install CISS but it's not impossible you can try.
DeleteI could try but probably make a pig ears of it...never done it before. Whats the easiest budget range Colour or B & W Printer for CIS setup to get me started? I may be able to tackle the MX535 after that. Really appreciate your time & advice. Thankyou!
ReplyDeleteThe EPSON printer like this EPSON L1200 ... this is the best i've known so far...it prints good photo and good colors too...
DeleteSir Jap, can you tell if my Canon Pixma MG2520 is good for CISS? thanks in advance Sir.
ReplyDeleteHi francis the built in structure looks good for CISS..you can try it
DeleteSir jap, which is the best inkjet mfp printer for home and commercial use already I have canon mp287 with ciss tank it's processing is very slow and it's take too much time for start
ReplyDeletePerhaps you can try the EPSON L1200..This is what i am using now for quite sometimes..i am satisfied with the scanners, copy, and printing. Beside it has the CISS system installed i don't have to worry so much about the ink running out even if printing photos.
Deleteis canon ip4680 is good for css
ReplyDeleteLook good for CISS but since there is CD compartment it may it a little bit challenge...you can try i am sure it can be done
Deletehp 1010 ... can we use ciss
ReplyDeleteHi pradeep the body built of the HP 1010 looks good for CISS but i from my experience the HP ink cartridge is the most troublesome of all. In the end you will get frustrated having install CISS on it. The reason is because HP cartridge using sponge to store the ink and sometimes the sponge don't absorb the ink easily especially when it mix up with other ink...that's the reason why HP printers are the most expensive is not because of the printer itself but the ink cartridge even if you refill the cartridge could make you headache as the ink doesn't flow as good as the original. The sponge is special and it only store the original ink evenly if you buy a brand new one and it having difficult to absorb new ink when refilling it. That's the reason why HP printer is not the best printer for any CISS. See here the sponge cartridge problem Sponge cartridge ink
DeleteSome reviews suggest Brother DCP-T(300/500/700) are better than Epson L series w.r.t print quality and built quality. Would you recommend them over Epson. Specifically Brother DCP-T700W over Epson L365?
ReplyDeleteI'm a home user with very little usage requirements. Normally, 2~3 prints/month and sometimes, not a single for say 2 months. But, occasionally, I'd print a whole 500 pages book.
I ve suffered the dry printhead issues with Canon E560 & HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3545 and I was informed that I wont face dry/clogged print head issues with original CIS printers.
I was thinking of trying to add a CIS kit to the Canon E560 but according to your previous comments, getting a original CIS printer would be a better option, right?
Thank you so much for all the info and keep up the good work :)
Brother printer never seen people doing it for CISS and i am not sure what kind of mechanism it uses and how it is like internally. -- so this one i have no say ;)
DeleteHP deskjet definitely out - i have tried before and failed and not only that suffering from serious frustration :)
Yes Canon E560 looks good for CISS and having factory installed CISS is way better than doing it yourself. The reason perhaps they have calculated the length, tube size, and also the ink flow mechanism...my EPSON till now still working as it used to be although i have not been printing for a couple of months...it the tube from the ink reservoir to the cartridge is not clogging despite of hot/cold weathers.
I have canon pixma MG2440, is it ok for ciss?
ReplyDeletethank you.
Canon Pixma MG2440 looks okay for CISS..u can try
DeleteHi mates. I bought a CISS system for my HP Deskjet 3520 which has got refillable ink cartridges. I used to refill them using syringes, though I gave it up thinking that this CISS would be easier than that.But things went wrong. I perfectly installed the system though, I have to struggle to get quality prints. I have to clear print head or Align Printer several times but finally I get an inferior print.
ReplyDeleteI guess because the cartridge holder with ink tanks (Head) moves when it prints so it discontinues the ink supply from tanks.
Has anyone got any though this regards? Or any model which head doesn't move around? Please. Thanks
Hi Ranji -- there is something not good about the HP printer and that is the cartridge....my thoughts would because HP wants to sell their expensive original ink...
DeleteAll the HP cartridge are using the sponge to store the ink...but that is only good if it is originally made by HP themselves...i believe when you refill them you have the problem as well...because the sponge inside there does not absorb the ink properly...the problem would be much worst using CISS for all HP printer.
I have an HP printer before because i thought they made the best printer and cool design...but after all i throw them away because its too costly to buy original ink all the time. The CISS i have installed on HP before see here
HP printer CISS not flowing
Thanks for prompt reply. By the way, I was looking for the model EcoTank Expression ET-2500. It costs AUS$ 424 with a discount I can claim for previous buy. Though the price is still exorbitant.However, Epson says that initial ink remains for 2 years (which I feel an exaggeration). what is your opinion about this deal as a professional?
DeleteAlso I personally think that normal cartridges do not read the level of the ink in the tank but do count the number of copies printed and send it to the company via some software we install at the setup. If not, once we refilled the cartridge, we should not get the message as "Cartridge is not genuine or blah blah...." My question is if I bought the said model, at the end of 2 years or sometime, what would be the predicted problem/reason you seek the Epson/manufacture would tie us?
Thank in advance mate
Yes exactly that's the printer that you should buy...EPSON ink cartridge is the best for CISS and especially when they already factory modified for CISS...like you said i cannot confirm if the ink can remain for 2 years
DeleteBut one thing for sure i am using EPSON L200 with factory installed CISS for few years now. The ink never failed to flow even in hot cold weather.
In fact the ink quality is better than the self customized CISS.
See here is mine EPSON L200 CISS
please suggest low cost fully ciss compatible printer
ReplyDeleteHi Kuldeep usually the price of the printer itself usually not the bigger problem. But rather the efficiency, effectiveness, capacity of printing, and less trouble maintenance are the most important.
DeleteIt's like no point to buy the cheapest printer but the ink is expensive like HP printers. Because after all you will always need the ink.
So for the record and experience I've been using this CISS printer and it has printed me ten of thousands of documents and photos EPSON L200 CISS
thanks for your reply what about CANON MG 2570 is it worth buying
ReplyDeleteHi Kuldeep yes it looks good...but having to install manually the CISS by yourself could result in frustration. The EPSON ready installed CISS is far superior
Deletei have got my hands on epson r230 is it good if it is advice some ciss and ink for this
DeleteHi kuldeep Epson R230 seems to be good for CISS but if you installed it by yourself you have to know a minor technical thing about the printer. Especially Epson printer for CISS require chip-resetter when you purchase CISS package make sure it comes with all the components you need or you can leave it to the professional to do it for you
DeleteThanks for posting and sharing really helpful and very useful information. I will probably be using this more often.Useful for all Printer Support.
ReplyDeleteWill CISS work for Canon Pixma MG3520?
ReplyDeleteHi sophia yes it looks good for CISS -- try to open up the lid and look inside if it is look spacious enough for the host from the ink tank reservoir into the cartridge..but still i recommend EPSON L1200 or something similar which is much easier for the ink flow.
Deletehttp://howtodosteps.blogspot.my/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html
The good thing about the EPSON is the simplicity of the cartridge which the ink can easily flow from the tank reservoir into it. That make it less maintenance compare to making it yourself on Canon
Hi, thank you for sharing your excellent research. I am in the UK and looking for your recommended Canon Pixma MP145/150/198/258/250/238/198 models but I cannot find them in stores. Do you know if these models have a different name in the UK?
ReplyDeleteOr can you recommend an all in one printer which has a reliable CISS system, which also does reasonably fast and duplex printing?
Many thanks!
If there is this printer in the UK i would highly recommend it http://howtodosteps.blogspot.my/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html
DeleteI been using for a couple of years and its still running good. The CISS is already pre-customed made and it works great beside the EPSON ink is also far superior than canon
Will cannon MG2570S work fine with CISS
ReplyDeleteShould be fine for CISS but still i recommend this model for CISS it works great http://howtodosteps.blogspot.my/2013/11/epson-l200-ciss-printer-continuous-ink.html
DeleteCanon printers are more popular among printer users in India
ReplyDeletePlan to modify Pixma MG7770. Is it okay?
ReplyDeleteBased on the picture model the body looks very compact and lack of space for the host pipe of the reservoir to fit in...but its not impossible its just that could be frustrating of doing it especially maintenance later will wear out your patience
DeleteHello!just want to ask, what is the best printer that can print board paper.i currently have epson l210, i dont have any problem with the quality, unfortunately it cant print on board paper.thanks.
ReplyDeleteBoard paper is too thick for a home use printer and in my knowledge so far there are no manufacturer that make such printer for home use...only for commercial or industrial printing...
DeleteBut you can use a trick to print on a sticker paper and stick the printed sticker on your board paper
is it true, that if the ciss of a printer is built in, once one of the ink is empty, it will not print at all? while the installed ciss, it would still use the available ink and will continue printing?
ReplyDeleteIt's not true ...whether it is installed or built in its the same thing...the concept is simple
DeleteThere is ink cartridge which print the ink and there is also ink tank reservoir where the ink is store...the tank reservoir consist of all the colors of ink and each tank capacity is 100ml -- so as the ink tank reservoir finish you will need to fill it...but of course with 100ml each it will last very very long time...you can print ten of thousands normal documents and maybe thousand of photo 4R size
M using cannon pixma mg 2470.is it ok for ciss installation?
ReplyDeleteThe body built of Pixma MG2470 is quite compact i am afraid it would be tough for CISS. You need a printer that has spacious internal structure where the catridge move freely...so that you can easily installed the host between the ink trank reservoir to the printing cartridge
DeleteI think Canon printers will work fine with CISS Kit.
ReplyDeleteEach CISS has the following components:
1. Multichannel cable or tube that transfers ink from the ink vessels to the OEM print heads.
2. Ink vessels or tanks (one for each ink color).
3. Modified OEM ink cartridges.
4. IC chips that defeat the OEM cartridge detection system (dependent on the make and model of the printer).
The best all in one printer under 200
ReplyDeleteResearching for more than two weeks with average results we found HP Officejet Pro 8620 e-All-in-One Printer the best of all printer in the market.The HP Officejet Pro Scans, copies, and fax with affordable and within budget range.
Printers are our principal categories of electronics In our day to day life.An all-in-one printer serves many pressing needs and also for People who need a bit Of everything.Printers may be of different categories like black and white, laser printer, photo scanner or dedicated document scanner.
An AIO(All in One Printer) represents as mosts sensible, cheapest and the most compact with such Multi features.A survey shows that most of the peoples want a printer for printing black only documents while some are interested in scanning and copying.
The HP Officejet Pro 8620 e-All in One printer holds the best features combination for cheap ink and solid
construction.HP Officejet Pro can Print up to 30,000 Pages per month.HP says that per minute 21 pages in Only Black and 16.5 ppm in color.Sometimes it also May vary according to fonts shape and size.The average cost price for one page is $ 0.2 cents.
Sir which is better epson l120 or canon g1000
ReplyDeleteEqually looks good for CISS. I am currently using EPSON and the printing quality quite good perhaps due to the ink...but the only little issue with EPSON is the reset issue.. there is time you need to reset and it requires to use software...I guess the Canon doesn't need chip reset so it's slightly a little convenience...but i am not sure of the printing quality of the Canon G1000 ink
DeleteCanon is the best printer. I can use it in my business and it's a work very well. takes less than 5 minutes to
ReplyDeletesetup and its wireless connection works like a charm. And it has affordable canon ink cartridges
Hi... thank you for your excellent blog...
ReplyDeletePls. Help me to choose what is best built-in ciss printer with scan,copy and best in photo print a3 size..and affordable.?
Pls. Help me....
Hi Mjtvillaflor you need EPSON for best color printing and in fact there is customized factory made epson with built-in CISS see example here EPSON L200
DeleteHowever in order to use A3 paper you maybe need larger EPSON printer with CISS...try to look for China, Malaysia, Thailand or vietnam online usually they sell the factory customized EPSON printer
Hi! desperately needed some help here. I have just recently modified my canon MX320 printer into CIS system. Now, it is showing ink level is low in the cartridge and stop printing. I can still continue to print by clicking button to ignore the warning. Is it okay to continue doing so? will it spoilt the original cartridge head. any possible remedy for this issue?
ReplyDeletereally needed some help. Thank you in advance T.T
It should be fine because the ink only comes in from CISS tank reservoir when you print that's why it is always showing low level....I never encounter such problem before but you may try the method instructed in this blog http://smallbusiness.chron.com/override-printer-ink-levels-64698.html
DeleteWhich is better epson L365 or canon pixma G3400 ,plz?
ReplyDeleteIn term of printing quality EPSON always superior than the rest and also EPSON cartridge are easier to refill...but in term of technical simplicity canon usually better because EPSON requires resetter software when the ink is finished or refill whereas the cannon just fill in...
DeleteBut personally i would rather choose epson because of its printing superiority
Dear Time Keeper,
DeleteCan you, please, explain why do you consider that the printing quality of Epsons is always superior to the others? Is there a technical explanation or it is only a personal choice and are you referring only to the standard inks or any type of ink? I am not asking this on behalf of Canon:), but I was thinking that their standard CISS ink (recommended for G1400...3400 models) shall have at least the same quality as the standard CISS ink of Epson (recommended for models up to L800) and may be even comparable to the superior CISS ink of Epson (recommended for L800...850 models).
By the way, if the Epson ink would be better, can the difference be compensated, in some way or to some extent, by the smaller drop size of Canon (2 vs. 3)? If yes, can the smaller drop size compensate, by combinations, the usage of the 2 additional colors on Epson L800...850 models? Of course, the best way to have such a comparative analysis would be to see the same photo printed with, let's say, L486, G2400 and L850, but I doubt that somebody did it.
Thank you in advance!
To clear your doubt its actually personal preference based on experience. I have nothing to argue about it's just that experience tells me so. If Canon has improved so i am maybe wrong these days - but i still epson in used and no intend to change at this point. Anyway thanks for the comment
DeleteHi. Im planning to buy canon pixma mx397 can I install a CISS on it?
ReplyDeleteLooks quite tough and compact - but it is not impossible. It's just that when you have to do some maintenance or minor fix it will be frustrating.
ReplyDeletemp287 looks for spacious for the ink cartridge - i think its better than compare to MX357
ReplyDeletehow much long can one cartidge used or how much print with ciss modify printer cartidge. is there limit or limitless for ciss modify cartidge
ReplyDeleteLimitless as long as the cartridge still good you can refill for many years..the ink can print a more than thousands of standard photo with colored..and it really saved money...i tried it before.
DeleteCan we used Canon E470 for CISS and suggest me the best ink company for canon
Deletebut canon modified ciss and epson l220 which one is more lasting or profitable in businesses way
DeleteExactly yes EPSON L220 is really the best either for home use or commercial purposes
Deletecan we used epson ink in canon ciss modify cartidge
ReplyDeleteI haven't have the chance of testing that...there is a little more viscosity of the epson ink company to the canon ciss...
DeleteI always used to think it would stucked because canon cartridge is using sponge while the epson is not. But I've never tested before...you could try if don't mind
which type of ink is used in Epson l220 and canon g2000. can we used pigment ink in epson l220 and can we uses 300 gsm paper.
ReplyDeleteHow many days can we not to used printer with no print head clogging. i mean how many days we off the printer without any ink clogged issu
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the temperature sometimes and of course the ink also. Some ink which is not quality can clogged very fast. Good ink usually takes long long time like a couple of months or maybe half a year does not clogged my EPSON
DeleteGood day sir,
ReplyDeleteI have here Epson T13 with CISS installed. I usually print several PDF. file and set to Booklet type as it's out put.
My problem is that when i print another PDF.file with Booklet setting, while printing, it will suddenly stop because i have to reset. So i start again from the first page. Waste of band paper, ink and time.
So my question is, does built-in CISS of Epson Printers today stops during printing if it's need to reset? is it the same with CISS Canon Printers? Need your help.,. thanks a lot... Godbless
Only EPSON require ink reset...Canon no need reset..but the quality is less than EPSON. But your problem seems to be weird and i never encounter issue that it needs to be reset in the middle of printing...what was the error shown on the screen when it tells you to reset?
DeleteI want to buy Canon PIXMA MG3670. I saw video on youtube about how to install CISS on that printer but I am little skeptical about its performnce. I just wanted to know that is there any counting mechanism built in the cartridges to prevent them from working after printing fixed number of pages?
ReplyDeleteAlso should I go with CISS installed on that printer as I am looking for a printer for home use and don't want to spend much in this
Do you meant to reset the ink level after the ink is finished used? Canon doesn't have this counting mechanism but EPSON does. It's better to buy CISS installed rather than doing it yourself because the process can be frustrating especially connecting the pipe joint to the cartridge...most often you have to do a lot of trial and error to ensure the ink flow is working as expected and it can be a lot of work to do
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ReplyDeleteI just bought canon e470 . Can I install ciss on it without much hassles and use it trouble free.
ReplyDeleteYes it looks possible but i cannot guarantee it will be trouble free. Because installing CISS is not as easy as you may think...few basic thing you need to consider..
Delete1. The interior compartment where the cartridge swing back and forth is spacious enough to install the host pipe from the ink reservoir
2. The cartridge - you need to modified so that you can connect the host pipe from the ink tank reservoir. The sponge inside the cartridge can be troublesome sometimes because the absorption is not as good as manufactured brand new ink.
However you could try it - never try you never know.
I have Canon Pixma E400 and I ordered CISS Kit for it but I am skeptical about that will it work or provide as good quality prints as original Canon cartridges?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
To say its going to provide good quality as original no...but save money printing yes...Instead of canon EPSON is the better choice for quality CISS printing...EPSON L210 or L100 is good enough...i have printed thousands of photos using it ....although the quality is maybe not as good as epson original and far superior than Canon CISS ...because the ink is manufactured by epson...secondly the ink quality is closed to the original of canon ink..
DeleteCISS ink for canon is made by china and they add a lot of water to make more profits but it make the ink less viscous and more liquid as a result it smudges because of less viscous
Hi can i ask if CISS is compatible or can be applied to a canon printer MG2570?
ReplyDeleteYes looking good for CISS. You could try one.
DeleteCannon pixma e400 CISS support?
ReplyDeleteLooking good for CISS you could try
DeleteCan it is possible to install ciss on canon pixma 2570s, does it work properly?
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