new epson printers
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A very broad question, and a changing one.....
http://www.ssclg.com/epsons.shtml - I expect all new models are immune to "software resetting", but hardware "zap it" tools can reset most chips.
The contact trick may also work, but using a chip resetter is better than abusing the contacts in the printer if you refill.
The following is from the help file of the utility:
I don't like EPSON - the only reason I have one, is it was on special offer, and the clone cartridges are cheaper than the iffy refilled ones for HP - the drawback, is with the Epson, the life of the printhead is the life of the printer - screw up the printhead, and other than trying www.fixyourownprinter.com for advice and supplies (syringe-tubing flush solution into the head "stinger", printer powered off with head in cart change position and tissue slid under it), you may as well throw it away.
I kicked myself for not getting a Canon (refurbished S450 or something) when a local store had them at a good price - one of the models where both the head and the cartridges (individual colour) are replaceable ...
Run out of a colour, just replace that, cheap clone if you like. The head in that system is not designed to last the life of the printer, and WILL require a full kit replacement at about 10:1 ratio to cartridges, or whenever quality becomes unacceptable.
http://www.ssclg.com/epsons.shtml - I expect all new models are immune to "software resetting", but hardware "zap it" tools can reset most chips.
The contact trick may also work, but using a chip resetter is better than abusing the contacts in the printer if you refill.
The following is from the help file of the utility:
And of course, check our sponsor's web site - glad to say that Epson's bid to hold users to ransom for original chipped cartridges failed miserably, chipped cost a little more than unchipped, but keeping the counter in the cartridge has resolved the typical Epson sequence screwup that starts when you are forced to replace a malfunctioning cartridge out of the "replacement required" sequence, and ends with the printer demanding you replace the new cartridge when the old one would have expired.Q> I have C41/C42xx/C43/C61/C62/C82/Photo 830/etc model, and I can't reset ink level in cartridges.
A> On this models it is impossible today to reset counters by using reset counters menu items.
You can try to maintain them on current level by using "ink freezer" (see "Freezer Functions" section for more info).
BUT, below You will find method to reset C42/C62 cartridges:
1) Move cartridge to exchange position using functions build in this utility.
2) Remove cartridge
3) You will see small chip with few contacts. Configuration of contacts is shown below :
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
4) Use very thin adhesive tape to cover only first contact.
5) Insert cartridge back. Also note, what You can exchange CSIC chips in color and black cartridges.
6) Move head to parking position and turn printer off.
7) You can also try to use reset printer counters function here.
8) Turn printer on back - it must say what black cartridge (is You covered chip contact on black one) is installed wrongly (red light on), but color or black cartridge level can became full at this time. Red light must became off after some time, but it can happen what it remain on.
9) If cartridge didn't became full (old values or 1/4) try turn off printer and repeat sequence from step 7).
10) Use normal cartridge exchange build in Epson drivers (or by printer buttons) to remove adhesive tape.
This procedure can be ineffective, especially for non-original cartridges.
I don't like EPSON - the only reason I have one, is it was on special offer, and the clone cartridges are cheaper than the iffy refilled ones for HP - the drawback, is with the Epson, the life of the printhead is the life of the printer - screw up the printhead, and other than trying www.fixyourownprinter.com for advice and supplies (syringe-tubing flush solution into the head "stinger", printer powered off with head in cart change position and tissue slid under it), you may as well throw it away.
I kicked myself for not getting a Canon (refurbished S450 or something) when a local store had them at a good price - one of the models where both the head and the cartridges (individual colour) are replaceable ...
Run out of a colour, just replace that, cheap clone if you like. The head in that system is not designed to last the life of the printer, and WILL require a full kit replacement at about 10:1 ratio to cartridges, or whenever quality becomes unacceptable.