• DIY dispenser (+auto-fill)

  • Veronica

There is an Epson CX 4900 printer. It has four cartridges with colored inks. Is it possible to turn it into a dispenser with three outputs and (possibly?) hang an auto-refill on the fourth? What controller should I look for? I saw some UDO dispensers on the forum, but there are only photos of the motors, no final product... Do we have people who have already done this? Please advise or provide a link. Thank you.

Cassandra7840

I don't quite understand... How do you imagine this???? As far as I remember, in inkjet printers, the ink is supplied by gravity...

Lori4746

It can't be done. The controller is not the issue. The device is not compatible. I tried something similar, but from a different printer. It doesn't work.

Julie4738

In inkjet printers, a peristaltic pump is used for cleaning/blowing out nozzles. Here is a photo of my attempt to use such a pump. To be honest, it turned out a bit clumsy. Recently, I bought 4 peristaltic pumps at 12 volts from the Chinese. I plan to make a dispenser based on a Master Kit set (4-channel timer).

Leah

Got it. Only one pump left. Not bad either. Through the timer - it can be used as a brine shrimp dispenser. P.S. I'll stop by the radio market tomorrow... P.P.S. I read the topic earlier - I'll try to copy it, and if not, I'll ask for help in making it.