Many computer owners, having purchased an inkjet printer in the office equipment market , have definitely heard from sellers about the CISS accessory. What it is, how it works, and why it is necessary, can be found in this article. Also, the reader is invited to read the installation instructions for this wonderful and useful device.
Basic concepts
In any case, the reader has already managed to get acquainted with printing technologies before buying a printer and probably knows about inkjet and laser technology. Therefore, it makes no sense to describe their advantages and disadvantages. It is better to go straight to the CISS accessory. What it is? This is an abbreviation, and it stands for "continuous ink supply system."
All users are aware that in inkjet printers, the print head is connected to ink cartridges. The flower containers themselves are small and constantly need to be refilled. So, the CISS installation solves all problems of the user with pouring ink into cartridges. From the outside, it looks like a system of communicating vessels between large cans of ink and built-in capacities of the printer.
Mounting options
As for the continuous ink supply system itself, it is available in two variations on the market. Firstly, such an accessory is presented to the buyer as an independent solution that is compatible with most well-known printers and multifunction devices. True, office equipment manufacturers do not welcome such a decision and quickly void the warranty of any user who decides to independently install the CISS.
Also on the market you can find combined devices in assembly. Printers and MFPs with CISS are quite popular in the middle and expensive price segment. Such devices were originally designed to print large amounts of information in color, so the manufacturer himself is already interested in the fact that the buyer purchased his product for professional use.
Basic parameters
Having figured out the CISS (what it is and how it looks), it's time to start directly with an overview of the characteristics of the device itself. Oddly enough, the volume of containers is not at all important here. Unlike built-in cartridges located on the print head of the printer, cans of the continuous ink supply system are always available for maintenance. Even in the printing process, the user can safely fill the ink into containers.
The benchmark in CISS is ergonomics. It is the convenience of mounting this accessory or placing it on a table near the printer that is interesting to all buyers without exception. There are plenty of options on the market. Some manufacturers offer plastic containers pulled together by a strap, while other sellers provide a complete unit that can be placed away from the printer. Naturally, the latter option is preferable, since the printer itself claims to take up a lot of space on the desktop.
Branded products
Plastic containers and a lot of tubes found in the box when buying a CISS are likely to stupor even an advanced user. Yes, Chinese manufacturers do not indulge their customers with collected solutions. Therefore, many experts in the field of office equipment and printing recommend users to purchase only branded products from well-known manufacturers of consumables. At least for such products, the kit always contains instructions for installing the CISS.
Yes, you can install it yourself using the user guide found on the Internet. Only there are no guarantees that the device owner will be able to correctly connect the cartridges to the tubes without violating the air exchange system of the bypass valve (the only reason that the user cannot commission the CISS).
Trust professionals
Builders build houses, electricians work with electricity, and installation of a continuous ink supply system to the printer should be done by experienced computer engineers who have the appropriate experience. At least, almost all users think so.
The main thing here is to follow only one rule. Before installing the CISS on the MFP or printer, the potential buyer must agree on the area of responsibility of the two sellers and the person who will perform the installation. In case of failure, someone will have to bear responsibility for the breakdown and reimburse the buyer. Experts in the field of information technology recommend that you purchase a printing device and CISS from one seller and install it with your own forces.
Own forces
Yes, there are situations when the user has to independently solve problems with the maintenance of computer equipment. The CISS installation is quite real at home. The main thing here is to be patient, have instructions at hand and follow all the manufacturer's recommendations.
The main task of the user is to control the ink level in the cartridges - in no case should air be allowed to enter the print head. If this happens, immediately bring the printer to a service center. As for the connection, then everything is simple - connect the containers to the cartridges with tubes and, following the rule “about communicating vessels”, fill the cartridges with paint. To remove excess air from the tanks, open the bypass valve.
Feedback
Almost every owner of an MFP with CISS recommends that future customers pay attention to the manufacturer. The fact is that there are many products on the market that are presented by unscrupulous manufacturers. The problem with all CISS is the same - the system of communicating vessels does not work properly, and to pump ink into the cartridge, you need to constantly raise the container with a continuous ink supply system.
Pay attention to the compatibility of CISS with the printer. Most well-known manufacturers in the product specifications always indicate the list of printer and MFP models that are supported by the device. Naturally, this recommendation should be used.
Do not forget that for any CISS, the instruction must be present without fail. It does not matter who will install, the user or the seller. The presence of a manual provides a certain guarantee to the owner that he still has a certified device at hand, and not a fake.
Finally
Having become acquainted with the CISS (what it is, why it is necessary and how to install it), we can conclude that this device is still in demand among users who have an inkjet printer or MFP on hand. Definitely printing from large containers will allow any office equipment owner to save not only finances, but also time for refilling cartridges.