Epson R290 User Manual

Instructional Manual Continuous Ink System for use in Epson Stylus Photo R290 Printer

Before using this product, please read and follow the instructions carefully.

Conduct Parts Check:

1. Accessories
a. Continuous Ink System (1) b. Air breather plugs (6) & Syringe (1) &Screwdriver (1)
c. T shape Adhesive Pad (1) & square adhesive pad (2) d. Plastic tube (1)

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

2. Set-Up Continuous Ink System (CIS)

a. Before installation, lay out all your parts in front of your printer .
b. Check your system for any leakage, and make sure your tubing system is tightly connected and straight.

c. Place the CIS ink tank on the same horizontal level as printer, The ink tank has two chambers per color, the front

chamber is to hold the ink and the rear chamber is to control the flowing pressure. It is important that the rear chamber

contains only a small amount of inks(as little as possible). The ink should reside in the front chamber. Make sure the ink

tank plugs are tightly closed, tilt the ink tank forward to make the majority of the ink flow into the front chamber if the
rear chamber has some excess ink. (Fig. 2-1 through Fig. 2-3).

d. Place the CIS on the right hand side of the printer as shown (Fig.2-4), and keep it at the same level as the printer.
e. Hold down the ink tank with one hand and unplug the original air stoppers as shown (Fig.2-5), make sure to save
these for later use.
f. Install the Air Breather wider part into the ink reservoir tank, making a snug fit (Fig.2-6).

Caution: Make sure not to push the breathers too tight as it could crack the tank. Also when removing the air breathers

from the tank use caution to avoid cracking.

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

Fig.2-4 Fig.2-5 Fig.2-6

3. Cartridge Installation

a. Unplug the printer power.
b. Use the screwdriver to remove the cartridge carrier cover. (Fig 3-1).
c. Then move the cartridge compartment to the left hand side of printer. (Fig. 3-2).
d. Ensuring that the colors correspond, push the cartridges all the way down in compartment just as you would do with
the original cartridges (Fig.3-3).
e. Then move the cartridge compartment to the right hand side of printer. (Fig. 3-4).

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

Fig.3-4 Fig.3-5 Fig.3-6

4. Tube Adjustment and Positioning

a. Insert the tubing into one of the square shaped adhesive pads and then place the pad on the left side of the cartridge

compartment as shown (fig.3-5).
b. Place the T shape adhesive pad as shown (Fig 3-6).
c. Place the second square shaped adhesive on the outside of the printer as shown (fig.4-1).
d. Adjust tubing between cartridge compartment and tube guide to correct length; allowing enough room for the
cartridge to move back and forth freely ,making sure the tubes are not twisted and are straight (Fig.4-2).
e. Insert the plastic tube into the sensor slot for the cover on the printer as shown (fig. 4-3).

Fig 4-1 Fig 4-2 Fig 4-3

d. Turn on the printer and make sure the system moves smoothly.

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

Follow these steps:

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

2. Remove plugs off of the filling hole(Fig 5-2) and refill the proper color of ink into the corresponding ink tank

(Fig 5-3),(use towel to wipe off any spillage).

3. Make sure you use the specially designed inks Low Foam Ink for the CI System as they are specifically designed

for optimal results.

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

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

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