Instruction Manual

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Continuous Ink System CISS for use in Epson R230 applicable to other models When your printer package arrives, make sure to check that all the accessories shown below are enclosed.

Package Check:
Check the Printer & Printer Accessories Make sure the printers accessories are inside the printer box. Check for the Power Cord, USB Cable, Direct CD printing Tray and CDInstaller/Driver. Without those you cant start printing. Open the printer and make sure there is no debris of packaging materials inside the printing bay and remove all packaging before use. If CIS system is installed, make sure to check for spillage and prime the CIS ink system before use. (Read further for priming the ink).

CISS Check:
Check for the CISS items Make sure you also find the following items with the package. (It might already be installed on the printer after arrival). a1-a2. Continuous Ink System (1), a1 (Tank) and a2 (Cartridge) b1-b2. Air breather plugs (6), Square adhesive pad (1), T shape adhesive pad (1) c. Syringe (6) a1 (CIS Ink Tank) a2 (CIS Cartridge)

b1-b2 (T & square adhesive pad and breathers)

c (Syringe)

CISS Installation if not already installed:

Set-Up Continuous Ink Supply System (CISS) Priming the Inks Step 1. Layout all parts of the system and make sure everything is clean. Step 2. Check CIS for any leaks and tubes dont have bubbles and or severely folded areas; they must be tightly connected and straight. Step 3. Place the CIS ink tank on the same horizontal level as the printer or at an optimum position for level pressure. The Ink tank has two chambers per color, the chamber which holds the ink has a higher volume while the other with the lesser volume is the ink compartment that ensures flowing pressure is consistent. It is advised that the chamber with lesser volume contain lesser ink for optimal pressure, tilt tank to make inks less on the other chamber. Step 4. Make sure all plugs/covers are in place, move the ink to the side of the printer at the same horizontal level. Step 5. Remove the plugs on the lesser volume compartment carefully so not to crack the tank. You can then plug in carefully the breathers, make sure the wider part is inserted to the tank, make sure it fits snugly. Check the picture below.

Installing the Cartridge Step 1. Step 2. Unplug the Printer. Open printer main compartment and check if the ink tray is at rest (on the area where you can easily open it). If not plug it in and power up the printer by pressing the third button from the left. After that, if the ink tray is still not in the installing position, press the first button from the left and wait till it does position itself (Do not force tray to position). Open the gray cover and push in the cartridges till each one clicks in place. Check printer manual if unsure. Picture on the right shows that cartridge is not in position.

Step 3.

Tube Adjustment and Positioning Step 1. Step 2. After installing the cartridge, put the tubing line 45 to the cartridge and close the cover. Make sure all tubes are straight and not twisted. And make sure the cartridges are free to move left to right. Consult image below.

Step 3.

Turn on the printer and observe if the cartridges can move freely. Try a test print and go to printer maintenance mode. (Check printer manuals for maintenance mode). There is auto cleaning and test printing on maintenance mode to ensure that your prints come out as expected.

Refilling the Inks When you see your ink is about to run out or ink tank levels are low, you can start refilling them even for a single color. Step 1. Remove the Tank Plugs (behind the breathers, the colored rubber ones)

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Pour corresponding color ink to its corresponding tank, wipe spillage with towel and clean after you refill inks. Use some kind of funnel or use the provided syringe to refill. Make sure you use the recommended ink as provided by ILC, using other inks sometimes will clog the CIS and your printer head. If you plan to remove the cartridge, put some tape on the cartridge ink exit holes or over a napkin. The ink tank and cartridge must be placed on the same level as to prevent spillage and unbalanced pressure.

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Attention Needed!

After successful installation, do not remove the cartridges on the printer unless necessary. If removed, place cartridge upside down and exit holes facing up to prevent spillage. Cover with tape if removed for long periods. When refilling tanks, do not move it around or shake it up and down. Maintain save level as printer while refilling. Store at around 15 to 35 C Use only recommended ink, order from ILC imaging for more compatible inks.

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Caution:

Do not ingest ink; keep out of reach of Children. Do not expose to sunlight for prolonged periods or other extreme weather conditions. Do not drop the CISS system and the printer.

How to reset the ink chip. Your CISS cartridge is provided with the ARC system (Auto Reset Chip). It is suppose to reset it self every time it is loaded on to the printer. When the printer complains ink is low, you can reset the chip; however the printer might detect it as a third-party ink. This is not a problem as long as the printer continues to print. When you see the image on the right on your Status Monitor, its time to reset the ink. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Click the How to button to open the Ink Replacement Utility. Just press Next to proceed. Click Next on the prompts until it says to Open the printer cover. You dont need to do so, just click Next to continue Click Next on all the other prompt and you dont need to do anything, wait until it says Ink Charging is complete. Click Finish to reset the chip.

When Ink tank is full and printer shows warnings for the ink not covered above. You might need to download an ink re-setter utility. Please contact ILC imaging for the process. I hope you find this manual useful. Please provide feedback by commenting on the post at www.gplz.com.

Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting tips Problem 1 If Ink Tank warning message or Cartridge Full warning is encountered (an X mark on one of the inks on the Status Monitor of the printer). The printer thinks your ink should be empty. Banding/white lines in my print outs. Suggestion Turn the printer on and off for a minute. If this doesnt resolve by itself, reset the ink chip as instructed on How to reset ink chip

Try to execute the printer maintenance utility (Going to printer properties and then the Maintenance tab), you need to execute a nozzle print test and possibly a nozzle cleaning must be executed. A couple of cleaning cycles might do the trick. Sometimes, air on the system produces these white lines. If problem persist, you might need to re-prime the CISS. In the mean time, try removing the cartridge and suck the ink holes using the syringe. Make sure to avoid spillage.

When I have completed a printing job the ink is siphoning backwards down the tubing.

Check the CISS ink priming list and see if you have plugged the breathers correctly and you followed the priming instructions. If not, try to re-prime the system. Run a couple of cleaning cycles for the printer to auto-charge the ink. You will hear a slight grinding sound when the printer is charging inks and you see the ink move towards the ink cartridge from the tank. Adjust the CISS tubes correctly, too long and it might get caught inside causing this error message. You might check some debris falling inside the printer too, or some paper caught in between the blades.

A error message paper loading error is encountered. This is the same warning if the first two buttons on the printer is blinking red. There might be something stuck inside the printer, or the CISS tube does not allow the printer head to move freely. Refilling the tanks causes the printer not to print.

You might have poured the ink too quickly or some debris has fall inside the tubing. Try re-priming the ink. Follow the Priming the inks instructions above. Remove the cartridge and reattach them more carefully, avoid spillage. Turn the printer on and off a couple of times. If the error persist, try resetting the chips as instructed on How to reset ink chip

Printer doesnt recognize the cartridge.

If you are still unable to fix the problem call your dealer for support.