Any tried a continuous Ink system for their printer. Are they any good?

I have an Epson 320,(last Xmas) fitted Cont. Ink from day 1. Have printed tons of colour, going like the wind, great system, cheeeeeeeep! Approx costing FORTY PENCE per cart, by now i would have used at least 50 carts at 拢6.50 each, 拢325 'value'. Cost of system 拢60, still got at least 50 carts of ink left.Be able to afford how many brand new printers when I have used up all the ink??? (like I would go out and waste my savings!!!) Results on Photos...great.Any tried a continuous Ink system for their printer. Are they any good?
Unless you do a TON of printing, the continuous ink system will quite likely be more trouble than it's worth.





In theory, not having to change ink cartridges sounds pretty good but if you don't more than the average home user, you'll probably find that your print heads clog more than ever.





They're really meant for hight volume printing applications. A school might be a good environment for this sort of thing.Any tried a continuous Ink system for their printer. Are they any good?
Really unless you have a higher end printer and are doing an obscene quantity of printing a do not get a CIS.


Using one does require modification and will void a warranty every time.





If you are not using it frequently, don't bother. A main problem is that the tubing will draw back a small amount of ink causing the print head to loose it's prime. The can damage your print head. Also if you are using a lower grade ink you will need to run multiple print head cleanings to maintain quality. Keep in mind that certain parts on most printers namely waste ink containers have a service life and will need to be replaced after high use. Epson dealers will not tough a printer retro fitted with a CIS for repairs.