Prefilled CFS Units -
The easiest way to get started with Continuous Flow is to purchase a PREFILLED unit. This means
that the ink is already in the cartridges and all you have to do is install the cartridges and
start printing. We have prefilled systems in stock with dyebase ink, archival color ink and B&W inks.
Empty CFS Units -
Empty CFS units are available that do not have ink in them. This allows the end user to select
any ink, (dyebase, archival, B&W, dyesub, etc.) to put into the CFS. There are so many
combinations that we do not offer them all as prefilled units. Find the Empty units listed on
the page that shows available systems for your printer. Use drop down selector above.
Ink for Epson Printers -
If you are purchasing an Empty System or a Wide format system, then you will need to
select an inkset. There are many inksets to chose from. They will be listed on the page
that shows the available systems for your printer.
Auto Reset Chips -
All of our CFS units now ship with Auto Reset Chips. Theses chips reset themselves when
the printer power is off for 10 seconds or more and then comes back on. If you turn
your printer off everyday, you will never have to worry about forcing the printer to reset
the chips. Learn more.......
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Autoprint - PC Version -
This is software for PC's that use the Windows Task Scheduler to automatically make a print
of our Purge6 image, once per day. This is very handy for those who do not print frequently,
or are gone away from their digital darkroom for days at a time. By installing Autoprint,
it will help prevent your printer with continuous flow from dropping nozzles or developing
other problems caused by infrequent printing. Click here for a free download of
Autoprint. This program was donated to us by a customer,
we are grateful for his donation.
Autoprint - MAC Version, OS 9.X ONLY -
This software suite for MAC's uses various MAC compatible software programs to automatically make a print
of our Purge7 image, once per day. The program suite has been tested on an iMac and iBook. It is very handy for
those who do not print frequently, or are gone away from their digital darkroom for days at a time. This autoprint software
will help prevent your printer with continuous flow from dropping nozzles or developing
other problems caused by infrequent printing. Click here for a free download of
Mac Autoprint. Please see the read me file in the download for
installation instructions. Requires MAC version of Stuff-It.
Autoprint - Mac Tiger (OS 10.4 or later) -
One of our good customers has created a procedure for installing Autoprint on a MAC Tiger (OS 10.4 or later). This is
a solution for those with CFS units running this operating system. You will need the purge patterns to use with this
procedure. Get them by downloading our purge.zip file. To get the
instructions for setting up this procedure, go to http://web.mac.com/budgates. Many
thanks to Bud for going out of his way to help with this.
CFS Spare Parts -
If you need a back up or replacement cartridge with the tubes attached, you will find them on the
CFS Parts page. The part numbers for just
the cartridge set with tubes attached all start with CFC-xxxx, which stands
for Continuous Flow Cartrdige. If you want to build your own CFS unit for
one of the printers we do not support, you can find the parts on our
CFS parts page. We do not provide technical
support on systems not manufactured by Inksupply.com.
TroubleShooting -
If you are having problems with your CFS unit, solutions to most of the common problems can
be found on our CFS Troubleshooting Guide.
Read about Ink Foam Build Up, it is the cause of 90% of the CFS problems.
Most of the common problems are covered by the Troubleshooting Guide. You should also read the
FAQ page, which has answers to questions
you may have been wondering about.
MAC's -
CFS unit with F-16's or Auto Reset Chips,
will work with MAC computers or PC's. In the past, we used the Equalizer program
for resetting the chips. This software would not work on MAC computers. The Auto Reset Chips
or F-16 Chip Resetter will work perfect on MAC's, PC's and all types of computers.
Resetting the Epson Ink Monitoring System -
Even though the CFS maintains a constant level of ink in the cartridges, the Epson monitoring
system will signal that the cartridges are empty after a cartridge full of ink has been used.
This ink level information is stored on the Intelligent cartridge chip. These cartridge chips
have to be reset with out lifting the cartridges. This is done with Inksupply.com
Auto Reset Chips. On older Epson printers, before
the Intelligent cartridge, it is done mechanically by removing and re-inserting the
Inksupply.com switch activators. CFS cartridges must be reset without lifting them.
Previous Reset Methods -
The resetting methods have evolved over the past couple of years. First the Swedish Reset
method was used, then the Equalizer Program, then the F-16 Chip Resetter, and now the Auto Reset
Chips.
Wide Format CFS Units -
Our wide format CFS units have a unique design. They do not use any internal valves. We control
the ink use natural hydraulic methods. It can not back up and it absorbs all the shock waves
created by the printer. The use of check valves or one-way valves by our competitors is a
formula for disaster. Now available for the 3000, 7000, 7500, 7600, 9000, 9500 and 9600 Epson
printers.
There is a lot of information here, so read it carefully. Focus on the pages that describe
the CFS products for your printer. If you have questions or concerns, give us a call at
248-690-7612, we will be glad to discuss your application.
Dealer and distributor inquiries are welcome.
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