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Prerequisite -
Before starting this installation, you MUST test your printer to make sure it is printing 100% correctly. The
best way to do this is first print a Nozzle pattern, using the printer utility software provided by Epson. If the
nozzle pattern is perfect, then print 5 copies of the MIS PURGE4.TIF image using the Plain Paper and 360 dpi settings
on the printer. The Purge4 image can be found on the diskette included with your system or
download it from our website. All 5 pages must print without banding or skipping (white spaces). If your
printer can not do this, do not install the CFS. Run some cleaning cycles until you can pass this test.
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Tools & Materials Needed -
MIS CFS System, Ink and a working Epson C80 printer
Ruler or measuring tape
Small amount of black electrical tape
Pair of Scissors
Alcohol and some paper towels
Some paper to print on
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If you purchased your system prefilled, then go to Step 2. If it is empty, then vacuum fill the cartridges with the
ink that came with the system or the ink of your choice. Follow the instructions that came with the vacuum pump.
When this is complete, go to Step 2.
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On the printer, push the Ink button to move the cartridges to the Replace position. While in this
position, pull the power plug out of the wall.
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Remove the Epson cartridges and PARTIALLY install the CFS cartridges. Do not push the cartridges all the way down. We
do not want the seals on the bottom to be punctured until the tubes have been installed in the bottles.
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Install the Middle Bracket on the inside surface of the printer housing. The opening on the bracket should point up.
Place it as high as possible. Looking from the back of the printer, the right edge of the clear bracket should be about
one half inch to the left of center of the printer. See photo below.
The tubing is marked with two vertical black lines. This is where the tube goes into the bracket. Use some alcohol on
the tubes to get them inserted into the clear bracket.
If you tube does not have the black marks on it, then put marks
at 8 3/8 and 9 3/8 from the edge of the black cartridge.
Install the Velcro strip over the ribs on the inside of the housing as shown in the photo to protect the tubes
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Top of printer does not have to be removed. |
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Clean and dry the top of the printer housing with alcohol and place the Right Hand Bracket as shown in the photo.
Lubricate tubes with alcohol and slide them into the Right Hand Bracket. Once the tubes are securely inserted
into the Right Hand Bracket, un-web the tubes from the right edge of the bracket to the end so that each tube
can be independently installed into its bottle. The tubes are easily un-webbed by just pulling them apart, no
tools are required. Don't go to far.
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If your system was prefilled, cut the tubes just above the light blue pinch clips. You will lose about 1/2" of tubing,
this is OK. If you ordered an empty system you will not have any pinch clips to cut off. Cut the end of the tubes
on a 30 degree angle so they are pointed. Don't waste any tube length in doing this.
Arrange the bottles in the bottle tray like shown in the top photo. Now insert the tube
into the bottle so the tube reaches the bottom of the bottle. There should be 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 inch of tubing inside
the bottle when you are finished. Don't put the wrong color tube into the wrong ink bottle. Tubes and bottles
are marked. Tubes either have color tags on them or there are traces of ink in the prefilled tubes.
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Push the cartridges down all the way until they click. Make sure they are properly aligned and down all the way.
This is important. Push the cartridges all the way to the right, until they stop.
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Plug the printer back in and turn on the power. Run a few cleaning cycles until you have a perfect nozzle pattern.
The printer is now ready to use. If you have problems getting a perfect nozzle pattern, let the printer rest overnight, and
try again in the morning.
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If an ink does not print. Remove the tube from the bottle, lift the cartridge out, and suck 2 cc of ink out of the bottom of
the cartridge using the bottom fill adapter and syringe. Then reinstall. If you have all colors printing but you are
having problems getting a perfect nozzle pattern after several cleaning cycles, then let the printer rest overnight and
try a few cleaning cycles in the morning. Don't do more than 9 cleaning cycles. Let the printer rest for a couple of hours
after doing unsuccessful cleanings.
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The Care and Feeding of a CFS -
There are a couple of things you should know that will keep your system running trouble free.
These systems work best if they are used everyday. If you are an infrequent printer or only print once or twice
a week, then you should install our AUTOPRINT program (download for free from our
CFS page). Autoprint will make a printout using our Purge6 image everyday as long as you leave your computer and
printer turned on. As an alternative, if you are going to be away for a few days, buy an automatic timer and install it on your printer
power line. Set it to turn on the printer once per day. When the printer first comes on, it will do a cleaning cycle.
This is equivalent to making a Purge6 print. With the timer installed you will not have to leave your computer on. Most
hardware stores carry these timers, they are not expensive.
If you have to do cleaning cycles, do them in groups of 3. Print a copy of Purge4 or Purge6 after 3 cleaning cycles. This
resets the printer firmware so that you get a short, long, and medium duration cleaning cycle. If you don't do this, all
you will get is the short cleaning cycle after the 3rd one. Running several short cleaning cycles will cause nozzles to
drop out. If you are still having problems after about 4 or 5 sets of 3 cleanings, then let the printer rest for a few hours
or overnight and try again later. This has worked on many Epson printers in the past. It gives the air bubbles in the ink
a chance to rise to the surface and get out of the printhead.
Don't let your ink bottles get empty. Refill them when they are at the 1/4 full level. Before pouring new ink into your
bottle, transfer the ink that is left into a clean glass or jar. Then wash out the CFS ink bottle with soap and water. Then
refill with leftover ink and new ink. This keeps algae from building up on the walls of the bottle and causing premature
ink failure.
For additional technical assistance please read our CFS Troubleshooting Guide.
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