Epson 7800, 9800, 7880, 9880 Fill Instructions

Insert # 118

Refillable Cartridge Ink Fill and Use Instructions for

Epson™ 7800/9800 and 7880/9880 Printer Models

This document includes instructions for TWO DIFFERENT style cartridges:

**If you have the INTERNAL

BAG style cart, !

proceed to page 2

** If you have the TOP FILL/

NON-BAG style cart,

proceed to page 6

Instructions for Resetting and Replacing cartridge chips, as well as Tips & Troubleshooting can be found at the end of this document, starting on page 9

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Insert # 118

Refillable Cartridge Ink Fill and Use Instructions for

Epson™ 7800/9800 and 7880/9880 Printer Models

* Internal Bag Style Cart *

The instructions below describe how to fill and use refillable cartridges, in general terms. Color managed work flows are not discussed here, nor are instructions for using Piezography inks. Filling and using these cartridges is easy, provided you are prepared before you begin and follow these instructions. Additional inks are available from www.inkjetmall.com. For further information on ConeColor inks, visit www.conecolor.com, and for Piezography, visit www.Piezography.com

Background Information to Read Before Beginning:

Cartridges are sold individually, as sets and with ink bottles. Refer to the item description to know what is included with the specific item you purchased.

1. Before beginning, make sure to have the following items on hand:

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Ink bottle(s), which can be ordered from www.inkjetmall.com.

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Empty refillable cartridge(s). Each cartridge must have a silicone plug in the back end and chip on the top.

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Funnel(s) for filling and refilling cartridges with ink.

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A pair of thin rubber gloves to wear when filling or refilling cartridges.

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A slip-tip syringe and priming tip needed for priming cartridges with ink before installing into the printer.

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A table or work surface large enough to hold all cartridges and ink bottles. If you wish, cover the table with newspapers or a plastic

sheet to protect it from ink spills.

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Work near a sink for easy cleanup.

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A roll of paper towels.

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A bottle of Windex or other glass cleaner.

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Printer: before you begin, verify that all positions in the nozzle check pattern are fully printing and your printer is in perfect

working order. Fix any printing related problems before proceeding.

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A chip resetter is needed when a cartridge reads empty to make it read full again- but is NOT necessary when installing new

cartridges. Chip resetters are available thru InkjetMall.

2. Treating and avoiding ink spills:

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If ink spills, wipe it up as quickly as possible. Blot ink with paper towels, then spray glass cleaner and wipe with a paper towel.

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Ink spilled on clothing or other fabric, on carpets or on porous surfaces like wood or unglazed ceramic tiles will likely cause

permanent stains. Keep this in mind as you choose the workspace area and clothing you wear.

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If you spill ink on the outside of a cartridge during filling, wipe the ink off with a paper towel, rather than rinsing it off, to avoid

getting water into the cartridge.

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If you spill ink on your skin it will temporarily stain. Clean the ink off with water and an abrasive soap, such as “Lava” soap or with

regular soap using a rough sponge. Thin rubber gloves are recommended when filling ink cartridges because accidents can happen.

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Procedure for Filling Cartridges:

1. If you are filling a cartridge for the first time, unwrap and inspect it for damage. Contact InkjetMall right away if you suspect a cartridge is damaged. Make sure a silicone plug is in the fill hole of the cartridge. If not, please check inside the cartridge wrapping before you discard it.

Inspect the chip to make sure it’s securely attached flat and straight on the cartridge. Be careful not to touch the chip contacts and be aware chips are sensitive to static or electrical shock, which can short them out. We recommend everyone have a set of spare chips on hand in case any need to be replaced. Chips are very easy to replace by following instructions on page 9.

2. Place an ink bottle on your work surface. Do not open it yet.

3. Remove the ORANGE PLUG from the exit valve end of the cartridge. This is VERY important. The fill will not work if you skip this.

4. Put on your gloves.

5. Place the cartridge on its end with the exit valve down and fill hole up (you can lean it against a box if needed), then remove the silicone plug from the filling hole. Make sure you have the correct bottle of ink for the cartridge

(color and Piezography info listed below), and shake it gently. Unscrew the cap, and remove the silicone nipple or foil seal from the bottle.

6. Insert a funnel into the cartridge fill hole. Support the funnel and cartridge with one hand, pour ink with the other. Insert plug after cartridge is filled with ink.

7. These cartridges contain bags, which must be TOTALLY filled with ink and ALL air removed before installing into the printer. To get air out of the bag, follow the priming instructions on the next page. This step is VERY important for proper ink flow: if air remains in the bag, it may not not flatten correctly to squeeze ink out and can interrupt ink flow.

8. After filling a cartridge with ink, the funnel and syringe can be rinsed with water, air dried and used for later refilling. If the funnel stains and can’t be cleaned to a “new” condition, this will not contaminate your inks. However, introducing even small amounts of ink from one color bottle into another color bottle will contaminate your inks, so use a different funnel and syringe for each cartridge to avoid ink mixing.

Color Ink Users:

Match labels on the ConeColor Pro (pigment) or Ink-Thrift (dye) ink bottles, cartridge color position labels and printer’s ink position labels. Gently shake the ink cartridge every few weeks to keep pigment in suspension and printing full density, as pigment inks settle over time.

Piezography K7 Ink Shade Placement:

This table applies to Piezography ink, make sure to follow the shade placement chart for the specific setup you’re using.

Piezography K7 inks are seven different shades of black, 1 being the darkest and 7 being the lightest. Gently shake ink cartridges every few weeks to keep pigment in suspension and printing full density, as pigments settle over time.

Note: For Piezography gloss printing, a glossy compatible K7 ink set, Gloss Overprint in place of PiezoFlush in the LLK position, and glossy curves must be used for the best output.

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