How To: Epson Artisan 700 Scanner Unit Open Hack

Not really a hack – like an ink cartridge hack, more of a make your life easier exercise.

Why is this necessary?

When using a CI system with your Artisan 700, or 710 inkjet printer the tubing that sticks out from where the ink cartridges are installed, gets crushed by the scanner unit.  To prevent this, you can simply re-locate the scanner sensor that is right behind the cartridge slots – to the peg on the underside of the scanner lid. Very simple process, easy to do.

If you see this error, you will know what we mean:

The scanner unit is open, When replacing ink cartridges(s), close the scanner unit after replacing.

Epson Artisan 700 scanner unit open sensor removal and relocation.

The scanner lid is so sensitive that when routing your CI system tubing out the front, or even sides of the printer, the lid will not fully close without pinching the tubing.  All this requires is a screwdriver, some scotch tape, and some patience.

CI systems for this printer are available here.

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