Simple, but effective
I have been using my CISS for about a week. Installation was simple and clean. I placed the tank over the bubble wrap that it came in to catch any leakage, but there was none, unlike the mess that you often get when refilling cartridges.
I had no problems with my printer rejecting the cartridges. I previously updated my firmware to the HP version that removed the "HP only" cartridge limitation. Probably a good idea to upgrade even though the system uses re-manufactured HP cartridges.
The only installation issue that I had was due to the cartridges being stuck together with a drop of hot glue. I had to remove the glue because it prevented one of the cartridges from seating correctly. It was very simple using my fingernail, as there is just a tiny drop of glue to remove. If they had placed the glue higher on the cartridge, it probably wouldn't have impeded insertion. I'm sure that the glue is to prevent people from pulling the cartridges apart and potentially pulling out the tubing, but separating the cartridges should not be an issue unless you are careless.
I've printed pictures and text and there is no discernible difference in the output from the original cartridges.
While I do have concerns about the tubing popping off and ink going everywhere, there is nothing about the product that leads me in that direction other than the fact that the tubing runs outside of the printer leading to the possibility of a such a scenario, whereas a cartridge leak would be fully contained in the printer.
Value, value, value! We can now print without worrying about a huge ink bill. Ekuteninc's refills with an equivalent quantity of pigmented ink are, at this time, selling on eBay for $25 and refilling the tanks is much simpler than filling cartridges. If you don't want to refill, just buy another CISS for $14 more dollars...$5 less than Staples sells one 951XL black ink cartridge.
I have the same printer as my Dad and I'm betting that he'll have one of these soon.
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