Installation: Epson SX215, SX100, SX200, SX400 and others.

Identify the Access Hatch

Like many Epson printers before it, the SX215 waste tube can be accessed via an access hatch at the back of the printer (See 1. left).

Open the Hatch Cover

To release the hatch you just need to release the catch located at the top of the hatch using a thin flat screwdriver or similar to depress the tab.

Once the hatch cover has been released and removed you will see the waste tube as indicated in Image #2 (left) and a splash cover that is somewhat redundant and can be removed if you’re not worried about obvious signs of modification.

Release the Waste Tube

As per image #3 (left), to release the waste tube you gently pull the tube out towards the left* of the printer and this will free it from the clear plastic holder (located to the right of the access hatch).

*left when looking at the back of the printer

DO NOT pull the tube from the left as this will disconnect it from the waste pump and effectively break the printer!

Connect the Waste Tubes Together

Your Solo+ waste kit will have a tube connector that you simply insert into the printers waste tube as shown (image #4, left)

Modify and Replace the Hatch Cover

To allow the tube to exit the printer properly you should modify the access hatch allowing the tube to exit but not big enough for the connector to exit as well. This will allow the connector to act as a strain relief that will protect the printers waste tube from being yanked off the pump, if the waste kit is caught or pulled.

Note: As you replace the hatch cover, make sure the tubing does not fold or kink as this would reduce the flow of waste ink and cause problems… You may need to consider cutting the waste tube to protect against this.

Finished

With the waste tube extension installed you simply have to connect your waste tank, check that the tubing is not kinked or folded and you are good to go.