Have you heard of the term CISS (continuous ink supply system)? As a printer user, we might not often heard of this term, probably because it's not widely used by many, perhaps we could take a look into this printing method. How is it different from cartridge refilling system, and to compatible cartridges? We'll try to differentiate each as brief as possible, let's start by discussing their purpose and advantages.
In CISS method, cartridge replacement is eliminated, and instead the ink from its reservoir is the one refilled. From the name itself, continuous ink supply system, it simply means that ink continuously flow from a separate reservoir container to supply ink to the cartridge which is inside the printer. It's certainly different from having a refilling kit, as it requires you to remove the cartridges and get it refilled then replace it back to the printer. While with CISS, there's no need to do it, just fill in the reservoir tank with ink once it goes empty or when it reaches a certain low level.
Ink refilling system, as I've said requires a lot of process unlike with CISS, and also it's more expensive especially if you're familiar on using such method, you might end up having defective cartridges due to improper refilling. Plus, I personally don't suggest using this method, as more printer nowadays are embedded with chips that can detect refilled cartridges using a sensor chip. It might be worthless to refill a cartridge for a much lower cost, yet your printer can't even recognize it as a new one.
How about the compatible cartridges or as others called it remanufactured printer cartridges, is there anything worth looking in to these alternatives? These cartridges are not supported by any reservoir tanks, nor does it come with refill kits. They are mainly reprocess using the components of empty or used cartridges, refurbished and refilled with inks/toners, then goes into packaging. Like its OEM counterparts, compatible laser toner cartridges and ink cartridges works of par with the originals and delivers decent quality. I said decent not the same as OEM, simply because they are refilled with distinctive ink or toner. A reasonable printout quality over cost-efficiency is fairly a good trade-off.
Which one is more widely used? Since the market for compatible printer cartridges is gradually improving and growing over the recent years, then that answers the question. Again, it depends on your preferences, whichever you chose to use, it's inevitable to have drawbacks and cons from each method or product
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