Features of Continuous Ink Printers

Among the large selection of equipment, there are various printers and MFPs that carry out color and black-and-white printing. They differ in configuration, design and functional features. Among them are printers whose printing is based on continuous ink supply (CISS).

The work of printers with CISS is based on inkjet technology. This means that there are large capsules in the embedded system from which ink is delivered to the print head. The volume of ink in such a system is much higher than that of a standard cartridge. You can fill the capsules yourself, no special skills are required.

Printers with CISS are only of inkjet type. Their principle of operation is based on the uninterrupted supply of ink through a flexible loop from tubes. Cartridges usually have a built-in printhead with automatic printhead cleaning. The ink is fed continuously and then the ink is transferred to the surface of the paper. CISS printers have a number of advantages.

• They provide a good seal, as a stable pressure is created in the system.
• Containers contain tens of times more ink than standard cartridges. This technology reduces costs by 25 times.
• Due to the fact that the ingress of air into the cartridge is excluded, models with CISS are characterized by a long service life. Thanks to them, you can print a large volume.
• After printing, documents do not fade, they have rich, bright colors for a long time.
• Such devices have an internal cleaning system, which significantly reduces the user's costs, since there is no need to carry the technician to the service center in the event of a clogged head.

Among the disadvantages of such devices, it should be noted that downtime in the operation of equipment can lead to thickening and drying of ink. The cost of this type of equipment, in comparison with a similar one without CISS, is quite high. Ink is still used up very quickly with large print volumes, and the pressure in the system decreases over time.

The review includes many top models.

Epson Artisan 1430 printer with CISS is produced in black color and modern design. It weighs 11.5 kg and has the following parameters: width 615 mm, length 314 mm, height 223 mm. Continuous inkjet model has 6 cartridges with different color shades. The device is designed to print photographs of a home with the largest A3 + paper size. The equipment is equipped with USB and Wi-Fi interfaces.

The highest resolution is 5760X1440. 16 A4 sheets are printed per minute. A 10X15 photo is printed in 45 seconds. The main paper container holds 100 sheets. Recommended paper weights for printing are 64 to 255 g / m2 2. You can use photo paper, matte or glossy paper, card stock, and envelopes. In working condition, the printer consumes 18 W / h.

Canon PIXMA G1410 is equipped with a built-in CISS, reproduces black and white and color printing. Modern design and black color make it possible to install this model in any interior, both home and work. It has a low weight (4.8 kg) and medium parameters: width 44.5 cm, length 33 cm, height 13.5 cm. The highest resolution is 4800X1200 dpi. Black and white prints 9 pages per minute and color 5 pages.

Printing a 10X15 photo is possible in 60 seconds. The consumption of the black and white cartridge is intended for 6,000 pages, and the color cartridge for 7,000 pages. Data is transferred to the computer using a cable with a USB connector. For work, you need to use paper with a density of 64 to 275 g / m 2. The equipment works almost silently, since the noise level is 55 dB, it consumes 11 W of electricity per hour. The paper container can hold up to 100 sheets.

The HP Ink Tank 115 Printer is a budget option for home use. Has inkjet printing with CISS equipment. It can produce both color and black-and-white printing with a resolution of 1200X1200 dpi. Black and white printing of the first page starts from 15 seconds, it is possible to print 19 pages per minute. The reserve of the cartridge for black and white printing is 6,000 pages, the maximum load per month is 1,000 pages.

Data transfer is possible using a USB cable. This model does not have a display. For work, it is recommended to use paper with a density of 60 to 300 g / m2 2. There are 2 paper trays, 60 sheets can be placed in the input tray, 25 - in the output tray. The equipment weighs 3.4 kg, has the following parameters: width 52.3 cm, length 28.4 cm, height 13.9 cm.

The reliable model of the Epson L120 printer with a built-in CISS provides monochrome inkjet printing and a resolution of 1440X720 dpi. 32 sheets are printed per minute, the first is issued after 8 seconds. The model has a good cartridge, the resource of which is intended for 15000 pages, and the starting resource is 2000 pages. Data transfer takes place using a PC via a USB cable or Wi-Fi.

The equipment does not have a display; it prints on paper with a density of 64 to 90 g / m 2. It has 2 paper trays, the feed capacity holds 150 sheets and the output tray holds 30 sheets. In working condition, the printer consumes 13 W per hour. The model is made in a modern style in a combination of black and gray shades. The device has a mass of 3.5 kg and parameters: 37.5 cm wide, 26.7 cm long, 16.1 cm high.

The Epson L800 printer with factory CISS is a cheap option for printing photos at home. Equipped with 6 cartridges with different colors. The highest resolution is 5760X1440 dpi. Per minute, black and white printing produces 37 pages on A4 paper size, and color - 38, printing a 10X15 photo is possible in 12 seconds.

This model has a tray that can hold 120 sheets. For work, you must use paper with a density of 64 to 300 g / m 2. You can use photo paper, matte or glossy, cards and envelopes. The model supports the Windows operating system and consumes 13 watts in working order. It is lightweight (6.2 kg) and medium-sized: 53.7 cm wide, 28.9 cm deep, 18.8 cm high.

The Epson L1300 printer model produces large format printing on A3 size paper. The largest resolution is 5760X1440 dpi, the largest print is 329X383 mm. Black and white printing has a cartridge reserve of 4000 pages, produces 30 pages per minute. Color printing has a cartridge reserve of 6500 pages, can print 18 pages per minute. The paper weight for work varies from 64 to 255 g / m 2.

There is one paper feed bin that can hold 100 sheets. In working order, the model consumes 20 watts. It weighs 12.2 kg and has the following parameters: width 70.5 cm, length 32.2 cm, height 21.5 cm.

Canon PIXMA GM2040 printer is designed for photo printing on A4 paper. The largest resolution is 1200X1600 dpi. Black and white printing, which has a cartridge reserve of 6,000 pages, can produce 13 sheets per minute. The color cartridge has a resource of 7700 pages, and can print 7 sheets per minute, photo printing per minute produces 37 photos in 10X15 format. There is a two-sided printing function and a built-in CISS.

Data transfer is possible when connected to a PC via a USB cable and Wi-Fi. The technique does not have a display, it is designed to work with paper with a density of 64 to 300 g / m 2. There is 1 large paper feed tray that holds 350 sheets.In working condition, the noise level is 52 dB, which ensures comfortable and quiet operation. Power consumption 13 watts. It weighs 6 kg and has compact dimensions: width 40.3 cm, length 36.9 cm, and height 16.6 cm.

The excellent model of the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5299DW inkjet printer with Wi-Fi provides monochrome printing with a resolution of 1200X1200 on A4 paper size. It can print 34 black and white sheets per minute with the first page out in 5 seconds. It is recommended to work with paper with a density of 64 to 256 g / m 2. There is a paper delivery tray that holds 330 sheets, and a receiving tray that holds 150 sheets. There is a Wi-Fi wireless interface and two-sided printing, a convenient liquid crystal display, with which you can comfortably control equipment.

The body of this model is made of white plastic. It has a CISS with a choice of the volume of containers with a resource of 5,000, 10,000 and 40,000 pages. Due to the fact that there are no heating elements in technology, energy costs are reduced by 80% compared to laser types with similar characteristics.

The print head is the latest development and is designed for large-scale printing: up to 45,000 pages per month. The lifetime of the head is proportionally equal to the lifetime of the printer itself. This model only works with pigment inks that print on plain paper. Small particles of ink are enclosed in a polymer shell, which makes the printed documents resistant to fading, scratches, and moisture. Printed documents do not stick together as they come out completely dry.

To choose the right printer model with CISS for use at home or at work, you must take into account a number of criteria. The resource of the printer, that is, its print head, is designed for a certain number of sheets. The longer the resource, the further you will have problems and questions about replacing the head, which can only be ordered at a service center and, accordingly, only a qualified technician can replace it.

If you need a printer for printing photos, then it is better to choose a model that prints without borders. This function will save you from cropping the photo yourself. Typing speed is a very important criterion, especially in large-scale prints where every second counts.

There are models of printers for 4 and 6 colors on sale. If quality and color are important to you, then 6-color devices are the best, as they will provide photos with richer hues. By paper size, there are printers with A3 and A4, as well as other formats. If you need an inexpensive option, then, of course, it will be the A4 model.

And also models with CISS may differ in the size of the paint container. The larger the volume, the less often you will add paint. The optimal volume is 100 ml. If the printer of this type is not used for a long time, the ink can solidify, so it is necessary to start the device up once a week or set up a special function on the computer that will do it on its own.

In the next video, you will find a comparison of devices with built-in CISS: Canon G2400, Epson L456 and Brother DCP-T500W.