{"id":9031,"date":"2026-03-18T21:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artisjet-printers.eu\/ciss-ink-supply\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:38:22","slug":"ciss-ink-supply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artisjet-printers.eu\/en\/technology\/ciss-ink-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"CISS continuous ink supply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aj-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">artisJet UV-LED continuous ink supply system (CISS)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The artisJet continuous ink supply system (CISS) is one of the key differentiating features of artisJet UV-LED printers. Unlike cartridge-based systems, the CISS allows <strong>100% utilisation of the available ink<\/strong>, at a significantly lower cost per print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why continuous ink supply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Reduced cost per print<\/strong> \u2014 refillable ink bottles instead of disposable cartridges. Ink consumption is very low: only 30 ml of all inks combined per printed square metre.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy and portable refilling<\/strong> \u2014 small 200 ml bottles that are easy to handle and refill without complications.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevents settling<\/strong> \u2014 the small bottle format prevents the TiO\u00b2 in the UV-LED ink from settling if the ink remains in the tanks for a long time.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Less maintenance<\/strong> \u2014 the system is designed for prolonged service with minimal user intervention.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CISS system components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Ink tanks<\/strong><\/td><td>Open 200 ml ink bottles per colour. Continuous ink supply system (CISS).<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Ink pump<\/strong><\/td><td>Draws ink from tanks and directs it via motorised pump with top cap.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Ink tubes<\/strong><\/td><td>Dark plastic tubes 3\u00d72 mm, 1.5 m length. Numerical code per colour (1\u20138).<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Dampers<\/strong><\/td><td>Filter ink before the printhead. One per colour.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Printhead<\/strong><\/td><td>Fires ink onto the substrate via piezoelectric technology.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Cleaning system<\/strong><\/td><td>Silicone wiper + waste tank. Automatic or manual maintenance.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CISS system maintenance tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Use inks within <strong>45 days<\/strong> of opening to ensure quality.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Replace or clean ink bottles every <strong>3\u20135 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Clean the top cap via automatic cleaning and replace it every <strong>3 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>The self-maintenance system takes care of the printer even during idle periods of up to <strong>35 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real printing cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it in perspective: one printed square metre is equivalent to approximately <strong>130 iPhone phone cases with full print coverage<\/strong> \u2014 all with just 30 ml of combined ink. This level of efficiency makes the artisJet system one of the most cost-effective in the UV-LED printing market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1675ba18 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<p>Want to know the real printing cost for your specific application? We will do a personalised calculation for you at no commitment.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:+31308080273\">+31 308 080 273<\/a> \u00b7 \ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:info@artisjet-printers.eu\">info@artisjet-printers.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Request printing cost calculation<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>artisJet UV-LED continuous ink supply system (CISS) The artisJet continuous ink supply system (CISS) is one of the key differentiating features of artisJet UV-LED printers. 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