CIS for Epson 1290s printer?

[fulwood]

I'm hoping to do a lot of printing on my Epson 1290s printer, which has been stored for a year or so.

Given the price of Epson inks am very tempted to use a CIS system.

Just wondered what users thought of CIS systems in general - any thoughts or experience with 1290 CIS systems would be appreciated. I love the blacks I get with Epson inks on Matte paper, why I've hung on to this printer - would the CIS blacks be as good?

 

[POAH]

fotospeed make a CIS for the 1290

 

[fulwood]

Thanks POAH - do you use a Fotospeed CIS yourself, if so what do you think of it?

I see Fotospeed do one for the 1290S for £80 with Crystal dye ink - seems very good value.

 

[POAH]

I've got a fotospeed CIS with my R2400

 

[Ozei]

I've never tried a CIS system but member glynh has and he recommended these people http://www.inkexpress.co.uk/index.php?p=Home.

They'll fit it for you as well (if you prefer).

 

[gman]

I've never tried a CIS system but member glynh has and he recommended these people http://www.inkexpress.co.uk/index.php?p=Home.

They'll fit it for you as well (if you prefer).

I've been on the lookout for something for my R320. Cartridges cost a bomb and the replica ones always have recognition problems. This CIS system looks good though

 

[18%grey]

I have the InkRepublic(usa) system for my 1290s and the quality is excellent. I had a lot of clogging on the magenta nozel. I don't think there is anything wrong with the system or ink, the problem is I don't use it enough. As far as I know if it was running regular every day it would be ok.
It might be worth considering how much printing you do. I now use a 3800 pro with original ink and in 2 years have never had to do a head clean.