Some manufacturers have introduced new models featuring continuous ink systems.

Many business and professional grade printers incorporate a continuous ink system in their design to increase printing capacity.

Constant-level continuous ink systems deliver a smooth flow of ink to the cartridges as needed.

Another alternative involves modifications of an original cartridge allowing use of continuous ink systems with external ink tanks.

Many continuous ink systems have been developed to cover most Epson, HP, Canon, and other printers.

Some printer manufacturers explicitly state that use of third-party inks and/or aftermarket continuous ink systems will void their product warranty.

Typically, modifications to a product's functionality, such as installing an aftermarket continuous ink system, will void the manufacturer's warranty for defects.

Specialized aftermarket continuous ink systems (CISS) for inkjets are available which allow higher volume inkjet printing without pausing for ink refilling, but these systems cannot increase the speed of the basic mechanism.