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I took a gamble and broke a part off to my Epson Workforce 845 printer so I could use this Continuous Ink Supply System sold by Andy from Inkxpro. Their installation video warns you that breaking off that piece voids your warranty. The first CISS unit one I received had issues, so I emailed Inkxpro for help. Andy responded about an hour later asking that I call him. I'm on the west coast, he is on the east coast in NY. It was already past midnight when I called. He was very courteous, patient and offered to send me a replacement after we tried various remedies unsuccessfully. Two days later I got the replacement, installed it and my printer is working flawlessly.

Andy didn't even ask that I send back the 1st one which didn't work. It's nice to know that there are vendors like him who will provide a phone number you can call for help. And someone actually answers! I won't hesitate to order from them again.

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InkXpro actually sent me nicer (newer?) one with the black case.

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The black case is nice, and almost looks like part of the black printer.

Came well packaged with the following:

A printed install guide, 2 new coin batteries, 4 filters, gloves, 2 syringes, a strip of double-sided tape, 2 plastic tube/line holders.

Installation of Epson Workforce 845 (tips):

Installation was simpler than I expected. But then, I had previous experience with CIS. Take your time, read the Manual carefully BEFORE you begin.

I highly suggest to checkout their video installation guides so you get the "feel" for it (website inkxpro(dot)com under "knowledge base").

When you install, remember to keep the cis cartridge-set and the tank at the printer level (don't lift one or the other up more than you need to).

I didn't have to "prime" the ink tubes, it was perfect with no bubbles in the tubes.

The ink tubing was long enough (I worried the ink tubing might not be long enough since the Workforce 845 is bigger than 6xx models).

Took out the used original cartridges. Unplugged the printer (to be able to move the cart left and right).

Got a flat large screwdriver to pry-remove the cover (I broke the little piece from mine). But I think I could do it without breaking it.

Placed the coin battery in to the chip.

Installed the cis cartridge-set. It needed a little force to click for each one.

Routed the ink tube, making sure there was enough to go all the way left and right.

Taped the tube in the middle part using the double-sided tape (check the picture).

Just before testing, I opened the "air-holes" for each of the tank.

I tested to see if the printer "booted" with the cis cartridge-set (you can do this w/out closing the printer by inserting and holding a little piece cardboard in the slot located on the left side, check the picture).

At first, my printer didn't recognize the cis cartridge-set. So I closed the air-holes first, then took the cartridge-set out and put them back, making sure they were well pressed and clicked. Opened the air-holes, booted the printer and the cis cartridge-set was recognized.

I also saw that the tube was about to come out from the left side groove of the cart (the part that moves). So I folded a little piece of cardboard and clipped it w/ a small metal clip above the tube (check the picture).

Plugged the air-filters on each of the air-holes, but the thin top part was sticking out too much and the black case wouldn't close nicely. So I cut down the thin part a little, and it was all good.

Finally, placed the plastic tube holder at the far right side of the printer.

I printed a couple of full page photos and text pages. Good quality, so far it's great!

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I have attempted to print and heat press some shirts, Finding that my ink does not come out correctly. I have fought with the ink for a while finally I pulled it out hoping printing would change. Might be an opporator error, but I was not happy with the item. Priming the lines I still have air pockets and found it frusterating to get them all out. Going to try the single refills and see if they work better.

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I bought this unit last year and use it extensively to print out handouts for my computer class (a combination of text and images) on my Epson Workforce 845. Initially the printer was putting out way too much ink, but after tweaking the printer settings I was able to get excellent results.

For large print jobs, such as many pages that have a lot of images, I sometimes see striping in the images. I believe this to be a function of the printer and not of the ink since I got similar results using OEM and non-OEM ink cartridges.

One word of warning... DO NOT ALLOW THE UNIT TO FALL WHILE ATTACHED TO THE PRINTER! It will turn upside down and spray ink on the floor and will create bubbles in the tubing. The double-sided tape WILL FAIL, so make sure the unit is sitting on a secure surface.

Also, initial installation was pretty tricky. The tubing forces the lid of the printer to not close completely. It took a fair amount of adjusting and pushing down on the lid to "seat" the hose enough to get the printer lid closed. When the printer lid is even slightly ajar, the printer emits a paper jam error.

Given that this unit is a non-sanctioned (by Epson) add-on for the printer, I give it five stars and will purchase it again for another printer. I only recommend it to anyone with the chutzpah and wherewithal to undertake the initial installation.

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Now that I have it installed and working(I had my problems resulting mostly from hastily reading the instructions and NOT watching the on line video) I am finally using this printer for everyday use.

I used to dread having a cartridge run out of ink because of the ridiculously high price of the Epson replacements-up to $20 for a single color at Staples.

This entire system with the generous ink supply included costs about the same as a set of Epson replacement cartridges. I'm happy as can be now that I can print out my everyday stuff, in full color or b & w, and not be concerned about the cost of replacement supplies. The print quality on plain paper is excellent.

I strongly suggest you watch the on line video re: installation after unpacking the system. There are two methods shown for charging the supply tubes. I recommend using the one where you don't have to take anything apart. I don't know why they would tell you to pry the print head apart when it isn't necessary.

If you have one of these you will save a ton of money.