Epson C41 User Manual

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Instructional Manual Continuous Ink System for use in Epson Stylus C41/C42/C43

Before using this product, please read and follow all instructions. After opening your package, make sure to check that all the accessories
shown in figures 1-1 through 1-3 below.

Conduct Parts Check:

1. Accessories
a. Continuous Ink System (1) b. Cartridge cover (1) c. Air breather plugs (6)

d. Adhesive pads for tube attachment (8) d. Zip Ties (optional) (6) f. Syringe (1)

Fig.1-1 Fig 1-2 Fig 1-3

2. Set-Up Continuous Ink System (CIS)

a. Before installation, layout all your parts in front of your printer.
b. Check your system for any leakage, and make sure your tubing system is tightly bounded and straight as shown in (Fig. 1-1).
c. Place the CIS on the right hand side of the printer as shown in (Fig. 2-1), and keep it at the same level with the printer.
d. Hold down the ink tank with one hand and unplug the original air stopper (Fig. 2-2).
e. Insert the air breather plugs provided as shown in (Fig. 2-3).

Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-2 Fig 2-3

3. Cartridge and Cover Installation

a. Open printer cover & unplug the printer.
b. Behind normal cartridge sitting position is a white button, push button in and this allows for the cartridge compartment to move

freely.

c. Remove original cover, and carefully install CIS cover (Fig.3-1 and Fig.3-2).
d. Ensuring that colors correspond, push cartridges all the way down in cartridge compartments.

Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-2

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4. Tube Adjustment and Positioning

a. Use adhesive pads to attach tube guide securely on the top right of the printer (Fig 4-1).
b. Make sure the tubes are not twisted and are straight. (Fig. 4-2).

Fig. 4-1 Fig. 4-2

c. Adjust tubing between cartridge compartment and tube guide to correct length; allowing enough room for the cartridges to move back

and forth freely.

d. Plug printer back in and make sure system moves securely and smoothly.

5. Refilling Ink

When the ink levels reach the indicator margin (sticker on the ink tank with red line in (Fig. 5-1), the ink tank system has reached its quotient
line and needs to be refilled.

Fig. 5-1 Fig. 5-2

Follow these steps:

1. Gently remove the air breather plugs in order to have more filling room.

2. Remove plugs off of filling hole and refill the proper color of ink into the corresponding ink tank (use towel to wipe off any

spillage).

3. Make sure you use the specially designed ink for the CI System as they are designed for optimal results.

NOTE: When removing CIS, remove cartridges and put tape or napkin over dispensing hole.

Printer and ink tank MUST remain at the same level (not higher and not lower).