Epson Stylus C120 Series Operating and maintenance manual

Instructional Manual Continuous Ink System for use in Epson Photo C120 printer
Before using this product, please read and follow the instructions. After opening your package, make sure to check that all the
accessories shown in figures 1-1 through 1-3 below are included.
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 (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 on the right hand side of the printer as shown on Fig.2-1 and keep it at the same level as the printer.
d. Hold down the ink tank with one hand and unplug the original air stoppers as shown on Fig.2-2, make sure to save
these for future use.
e. Install the Air Breather wider end into the ink reservoir tank, making a snug fit. (Fig.2-3)
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
3. Cartridge Installation
a. Unplug the printer power.
b. Use the screwdriver to remove the cartridge carrier cover as shown in Fig 3-1 & 3-2.
c. Take out the original cartridges.
d. Install the CIS cartridges into the cartridge carrier in their corresponding color position. (Fig 3-3)
Fig.3-1 Fig.3-2 Fig.3-3
4. Tube Adjustment and Positioning
a. Place the T shape adhesive pad as shown in Fig 4-1.
b. Place the square adhesive pad on the outside of the printer. (Fig.4-2)
c. Adjust tubing between cartridge compartment and tube guide to correct length; allowing enough room for the cartridge

to move back and forth freely (Fig.4-2 & 4-3). Make sure the tubes are not twisted and are straight (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) 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 the plugs off of the refilling hole and refill the proper color of ink into the corresponding tank. (Fig 5-2)
Use towel to wipe off any spillage.
3. Make sure you use the specially designed ink 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 ink exit hole.
Printer and ink tank MUST remain at the same level (not higher and not lower).
Fig 5-1 Fig 5-2
6. Attention:
1. After installing the CI System, do not remove the cartridges unless it is necessary. If cartridges are removed,
immediately place cartridges upside down with ink exit holes facing up to avoid leaking. If cartridges are
removed for more than an hour, please cover ink exit holes with tape.
2. When you are printing do not move the ink tank up or down. Keep it stable and at the same level as the printer.
3. Store at 15-35 degrees Celsius.
4. The ink and cartridge flow have been designed and tested to function as a system. We recommend you use the
specially designed ink Low Foam Ink in the CIS for optimal results.
7. Caution:
1. Do not ingest ink and keep out of reach of children.
2. Do not leave under sunlight or in extreme weather conditions.
3. Do not drop ink tank or handle roughly.

Thank you for purchasing the Continuous Ink System: We hope you found this manual useful.
Troubleshooting tips
Problem Suggestion
1
If the ink tank is full of ink, computer shows a message
“Replace Cartridge”. The printer keeps track of how
much ink is being used and thinks that the cartridge
should be empty, so you will have to reset the cartridges
chips.
1. Turn off printer and turn it back on.
2. Take out the cartridges, then reinstall, and continue printing
normally.
2 Banding or white lines in my print outs.
There is air in the system or cartridges. Try running a couple of
cleaning cycles. If white lines continue, use the provided
syringe to suck the air out of the bottom of the trouble cartridge
and you can add the ink that fills the syringe back into the top of
the CI system. (Make sure to thoroughly rinse the syringe
thoroughly after completing each color)
3 When I have completed a printing job, the ink is
siphoning backwards down the tubing.
The shipping plugs need to be removed before installing and
replaced with the air breathers to eliminate any pressure being
built up in the system, along with protecting the ink from
contamination. Also the ink tank should be sitting on the same
level surface as the printer. If the air breathers are covered with
dried ink, you can rinse the air breather and dry thoroughly to
regain use.
4 The tubing is getting caught inside the printer resulting in
an error message“paper loading error”.
Please adjust the tubing, it is not adjusted correctly. Give just
enough room for tubing to move to the left and back to the right.
5 After refilling the tanks the printer won’t print.
If the ink is added into the system too quickly, then it allows air
to enter the system. Use the provided syringe to extract ink and
air from the bottom of the cartridges. The ink that fills the
syringe can be slowly added back into the top of the ink tank.
6 After installing the CI system, the printer does not
recognize some of the cartridges.
Remove the cartridges, turn off the printer and reinstall the
cartridges. Then you can continue printing.
If you are still unable to fix the problem call your dealer for support.