What leads to the need for resetting a chip? Epson cartridges have a memory chip that counts how many pages are printed and uses this to estimate the ink level. When a cartridge is refilled, the chip still remembers the old page count, so the ink level shown on the printer may be wrong. If the page limit is reached, the printer may stop printing even if there is still ink inside. A chip resetter fixes this by resetting the page count to zero, allowing the refilled cartridge t

Before refilling your cartridges: Low ink warnings:  Don’t refill immediately, check if the cartridges are truly empty. Refilling too soon can cause false empty warnings due to the chip. When to refill:  Only refill when the printer shows empty, ink is nearly gone, or print quality drops. Optimal use: We recommend avoiding manual firmware updates. Always use a full set of refillable cartridges, as some Epson printers may not work with a mix of refillable and original cartrid

When you install a non-OEM cartridge, the printer will display a warning message. Simply proceed and confirm the prompt, and the printer should accept the cartridge. If the problem persists, check the points bellow: Gently clean the cartridge chip with alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Check and clean the contacts in the cartridge carriage using alcohol and a lint-free cloth (see Figure 1). Always use a lint-free cloth when cleaning any inkjet printer components. Check the cartr