Digital BW, The Print

Peter, most people will tell you the nomorecarts is the best made
system, with less installation hassle. The chips always tell the printer
the cartridges are full, so there is no need for a chip resetter. This
alone is worth it.

 Is this just a matter
> of personal preference, or are there empirical differences?
> 
> The bulk feed system does seem to have some nice improvements, for
> example it comes with the acrylic holder, which is sold separately from the
> CIS. And the tubes don't stick out through the caps of the bottles, which I'm
> assuming means you're less likely to get air in them?

If the tubes don't go into the tops of the bottles, it is NOT a
nomorecarts manufactured system.


> 
> I don't have one of these systems yet, and I'm mainly interested in finding
> something that a) isn't going to ruin my 1160 printer, b) is going to print as well
> as pre-filled carts, and c) is cost-effective (ruining my printer or some
> expensive paper would not be cost-effective). Overall, I'm a bit hesitant,
> because these systems seem like they can be a major pain when something
> goes wrong.

They can be, but boy is it nice for the several months they go right.
Clogging problems can almost always be solved. Take a look at the
archives for just about everything known on how to unclog.

Sometimes you may have a bad cartridge from the cartridge manufacturer.
I've had 3 of those, and it wasn't pleasant. 

 On the other hand, maybe it only seems like they malfunction a
> lot because we tend to hear about people's difficulties here on the list. I'd be
> curious to know whether there's a happy silent majority out there, and what
> they're using. (MARTIN W: How about a poll on this?)

They usually work fine, and when set up right they are great.
> 
> Also, from what I could gather in terms of cost, all the systems -- CFS, CIS, are
> in the same ballpark: $125-150. I didn't see anything at MIS that costs $100
> more than the $125 bulk feed system at InkjetGoodies, but maybe I was
> looking on the wrong page.

If you aren't using a printer with chips, then I only know what most
people on these lists mention from time to time, and that is that there
is less trouble with nomorecarts than any of the others. I have an
inkjet goodies unit now, which is NOT a nomorecarts unit, and it is
working great.
> 
> Btw, I'm not a big fan of Cadillacs, personally... :-)

Make it Lexus then.

jerry