Printer Potty installation guide for the Epson Stylus Photo PX730WD (and equivalent models)

External Waste Ink Kit: Installation Process

 

We still have a legacy slideshow version of the instructions shown below and all Solo/Duo-X kits still include printed documentation that shows the same process too.

Note: If you have received a kit with two identical sized connectors (Steps 13-14) please remove and reverse the connector (on the blue clamp tube) so that larger end goes into the Printer Potty tube. This will allow you to use the thinner/smaller end to connect to the overflow tube.

Installation Process for Duo-X kit
Installation Process for Duo-X kit

Compatible with PX700W – Artisan 837

Installation Process for Duo-X kit
Crosshead/Phillips screw holding waste pad holder in place
Crosshead/Phillips screw holding waste pad holder in place
Crosshead/Phillips screw holding waste pad holder in place
Screw holes and release catch for waste pad holder
Screw holes and release catch for waste pad holder
Screw holes and release catch for waste pad holder
Use Phillips screwdriver to release screw indicated
Use Phillips screwdriver to release screw indicated
Use Phillips screwdriver to release screw indicated
Use flat head screwdriver to release catch (indicated) & expand screw hole
Use flat head screwdriver to release catch (indicated) & expand screw hole

Use drill or similar to expand screwhole to 4.5mm diameter

Use flat head screwdriver to release catch (indicated) & expand screw hole
Lift pad holder as indicated
Lift pad holder as indicated
Lift pad holder as indicated
Lift pad holder up and out
Lift pad holder up and out
Lift pad holder up and out
The main waste tube is connected to the pad via a duct
The main waste tube is connected to the pad via a duct

This usually pops out as the pad holder is removed…

The main waste tube is connected to the pad via a duct
There are two waste tubes. Primary (1) and Overflow (2)
There are two waste tubes. Primary (1) and Overflow (2)

The tubes are marked for consistency in all slides so you can see which tube fits which connector.

There are two waste tubes. Primary (1) and Overflow (2)
Overflow tube (2) as closeup
Overflow tube (2) as closeup
Overflow tube (2) as closeup
Tube 2 stabilised using forceps
Tube 2 stabilised using forceps

The tube has very little slack (roughly 1.5cm). Avoid pulling too hard!

Tube 2 stabilised using forceps
Duo-X tube part (Printer Potty)
Duo-X tube part (Printer Potty)
Duo-X tube part (Printer Potty)
Tube connectors… Connector 1 (primary) is larger than 2 (overflow)
Tube connectors… Connector 1 (primary) is larger than 2 (overflow)
Tube connectors… Connector 1 (primary) is larger than 2 (overflow)
Insert smaller connector (2) into overflow waste tube
Insert smaller connector (2) into overflow waste tube

Ensure the connector is pushed all the way in. Stabilising the tube is necessary and forceps do help with this.

Insert smaller connector (2) into overflow waste tube
Install larger (1) connector into main waste tube
Install larger (1) connector into main waste tube
Install larger (1) connector into main waste tube
Ensure the connector is pushed all the way in
Ensure the connector is pushed all the way in
Ensure the connector is pushed all the way in
Disconnect the main tube from the Y-fitting and thread through enlarged screw hole
Disconnect the main tube from the Y-fitting and thread through enlarged screw hole
Disconnect the main tube from the Y-fitting and thread through enlarged screw hole
Reconnect main/external tube to Y-fitting
Reconnect main/external tube to Y-fitting
Reconnect main/external tube to Y-fitting
The Y-piece also acts as a strain relief
The Y-piece also acts as a strain relief

It stops the internal tubing being pulled off and thus avoids breaking the printer.

The Y-piece also acts as a strain relief
Waste tube installation complete
Waste tube installation complete
Waste tube installation complete

Waste Pad Holder Modification and Reinstallation (Optional)

Reinstalling the waste pad holder (removed during tube installation) is not required but may be preferred.

Modification to allow the waste pad tray to be replaced with Printer Potty tube installed
Modification to allow the waste pad tray to be replaced with Printer Potty tube installed

This instruction details the necessary modifications required to allow the waste pad holder to be reinstalled after the Printer Potty tube part has been installed.

The process is entirely optional as the tray does not need to be reinstalled.

The process also relies on the use of sharp blades (saw/knife) and other tools to complete so extreme care should be taken. This process is undertaken entirely at the end users own risk.

Modification to allow the waste pad tray to be replaced with Printer Potty tube installed
Intended tube path
Intended tube path

The path is indicated as a dashed line where the current pad holder blocks it and need to be modified.

Intended tube path
Remove waste pads indicated
Remove waste pads indicated

These pads can be disposed of or stored (if preferred)

Remove waste pads indicated
Cut panel as indicated
Cut panel as indicated

A sharp craft knife is shown but a hacksaw may be preferable as a safer tool to make these cuts.

Cut panel as indicated
Score & break off panel
Score & break off panel

Use a sharp craft knife to score the plastic as shown, then carefully push the plastic over until it snaps off.

Score & break off panel
Panel part removed
Panel part removed

Once removed the piece of cut plastic/panel can be disposed of.

Panel part removed
Cut panel as indicated
Cut panel as indicated
Cut panel as indicated
Score & break off panel
Score & break off panel

As before, score the plastic as indicated and then push over to snap off.

Score & break off panel
Dispose of waste
Dispose of waste

The path through the holder plastic wall panels is now clear.

Dispose of waste
Remove screw hole block
Remove screw hole block

The waste tube will exit through the existing screw hole. So, the block, that the screw normally rotates into, needs to be removed as shown.

A hacksaw is the only tool that will do this job.

Remove screw hole block
Screw hole block removed
Screw hole block removed

The block can be disposed of once removed.

Note: The waste pad holder still has the plastic retaining clip to stop it falling back out.

Screw hole block removed
Modification complete – Cleared tube pathway indicated
Modification complete – Cleared tube pathway indicated

That’s it… Now you just need to reinstall the waste pad holder.

Modification complete – Cleared tube pathway indicated
Optional: Remove metal plate
Optional: Remove metal plate

The metal plate is not included on later models but regardless it is not needed for anything and can be removed.

Optional: Remove metal plate
Optional: Slide off and dispose of
Optional: Slide off and dispose of

The metal plate is secured by lugs that the plate slides off horizontally along it’s length, allowing easy removal if desired.

Remove and dispose of as required.

Optional: Slide off and dispose of
Insert tray lugs into front end of base
Insert tray lugs into front end of base

Reverse the tray extraction process by inserting the retaining lugs into the “front” end of the waste pad cavity.

Insert tray lugs into front end of base
Check tube path is unobstructed and lower pad holder
Check tube path is unobstructed and lower pad holder

Ensure the tube part is in the correct position as you gently pivot and carefully lower the holder into the cavity.

Check tube path is unobstructed and lower pad holder
Lowering pad (Close up)
Lowering pad (Close up)
Lowering pad (Close up)
Maneuver as required to allow pad holder into position
Maneuver as required to allow pad holder into position

Taking care not to crimp or catch the tubing, some adjustment may be required to get the pad holder into position and finish reinstalling it.

Maneuver as required to allow pad holder into position
Pad holder replaced
Pad holder replaced
Pad holder replaced
Completed installation
Completed installation

Once reinstalled the pad holder should act as a fail safe in case any of the connectors were incorrectly installed and pop off.

Completed installation
Full installation complete
Full installation complete

After initial installation, keep an eye on the waste ink generated and reaching the Printer Potty tank.

If no waste has appeared in the tank after more than 3 printhead cleaning routines, check the installation has not been compromised (eg: compressed tubing, popped connectors, etc…)

Otherwise you’re good to go.

Happy Printing!

Full installation complete

 

These guides cover a wide range of models so this is the full list in case you need to check compatibility/relevance:

  • Artisan 700, Artisan 710, Artisan 725, Artisan 730
  • Artisan 800, Artisan 810,
  • Artisan 830, Artisan 835, Artisan 837
  • PX700W, PX710W, PX720WD, PX730WD
  • PX800FW, PX810FW, PX820FWD, PX830FWD
  • TX700W, TX710W, TX720WD
  • TX800FW, TX810FW, TX820FWD

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