ktmm164

I have been reading the posts about printers and I can tell CIS is the best way to go for the money. I don't understand about these systems.

Will any CIS with pigment ink work?
If you buy a CIS from one company, do you have to use their ink in it?
Can I get a generic system and use transmagic ink from alphasupply or everlast from coastalbusiness?
Are generic CIS junk?

I suspect you folks have been there done that with the CIS and I need some of your experience before I invest money in the wrong thing.

This board is such an educational facility for me. I really appreciate it.

Just thought of something, at the Great Garment Graphics Seminars, do they sell any equipment, or is it just educational?

Thanks,
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Chani

I hope Lou (Badalou) sees this thread, he's the CIS expert (among many other things!) around here.

From what I understand, you should try to avoid generic chinese CIS's I've heard of them gloggin, and even leaking, which would not be a good thing.

Your best bet is to just find a reputable company that offers a CIS for your printer and buy it, and their inks as well.

Quality inks and quality systems are probably compatible with each other, but I can't guarantee that. Sorry.

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ktmm164

Chani,

Thanks for the quick response. I've been watching Lou's videos and learned tons. I hope he sees this one, too.

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charles95405

one problem with CIS from one place and the ink from another is that in case of problems...clogging or malfunctions...etc..each will point to the other.. Just buy from a know source..try to get both CIS and ink from the same place.. it will pay off in the long run..leaking CIS systems are PIA...to say the least..

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ktmm164

Really good point, thanks.

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