The Old Tin Shed

Just an update to the previous post about CISS and printer choice.  I installed the CISS last week and I have to admit I cant tell the difference with the print at all.  The install was relatively simple, they provided a youtube link for install CISS on my printer model. It works well the only obvious thing about the printer that would give away that I am using  a CISS system is that the lid of my printer is open about 4mm to allow the feeder tube through.  If I was going to choose a printer next time I would get one with a stationary ink cartridge system, just a little simpler again. Other than that I love it done some heavy printing and it copes no worries at all.  I just took a great printer and made it fantastic.  One very happy customer. Give it a go its well worth it.

So considering buying a new printer.   Think it should be easy, just buy whatever is on special at the local store ?  That decision could cost you hundreds extra over the life of your printer. These days printer companies have made their latest model printers cheap to buy.  I have seen locally inkjet multifunction printers for as little as $45.00.  You say what a bargain, a brand new printer for $45.00. When a printer ships to the store they have first run ink cartridges these are typically less than 50% full.  So you don't get a full set of ink when the printer is new.  The companies do this to get you to buy new ink as soon as possible.  Now this is when you see the full cost of owning the new printer.  Cartridges vary in price, but you can be sure that a black ink could set you back $50.00 (example) .  Hang on you say that's more than the cost of the printer.  Yes it is.  Now if you have a single color cartridges these...