1.	Auto Reset Chips - Auto Reset Chips will reset the ink level to full when the printer power is turned on or when a cleaning cycle is completed. They are now used exclusively in the MIS Continuous Flow Systems. Not recommended for refilling.
2.	F-16 Chip Resetter - This is our chip resetter that was used before the Auto Reset Chips were available. It works without having to lift up the cartridges. Works on MAC's and PC's and it will reset the printer even if the Red "out of ink" light is on. It is meant for use with Continuous Flow Systems only, not for refilling.
3.	Universal Chip Resetter - The SK168 is a self contained unit, with an internal battery and 7 small pins that contact the cartridge chip. When held against the chip for 6 seconds, it will put the chip back to its electronic FULL setting. This device requires that cartridges be removed from the printer. Not ideal for use with Continuous Flow Systems. Great for use with Refilling. There is also a competitive device on the market called the IRLS Resetter. It is similar to the SK168, except the chip has to be removed from the cartridge to reset it.
4.	Swedish Reset - This is the manual method of resetting a cartridge chip. It requires that you have another good cartridge. The data from the good cartridge chip is transferred to the empty cartridge. This method is good for those doing refilling. Read the full procedure below.
To learn more about each of these methods, click on the headings.

An avid Epson user in Sweden has discovered how to reset the Intelligent Chip on the Epson printers. The procedure appeared on this website. What this means to all of us who own an Epson 680, 777, 870, 875, 1270, 1280, 1290 or 2000P printer is that we can now refill and reuse our empty cartridges. Following this procedure and refilling your cartridge is not illegal, nor will it void your warranty. But, you must understand, it is not an approved Epson procedure and they will not smile on you if you tell them you have been doing this.

If you have a continuous flow system, you will have to reinstall the original cartridge clamps so the cartridges will make contact with the chips. If you are using the modified cartridge clamps with your CFS, put piece of folded paper under the color clamp so it will press the color cartridge down tight. Without clamps you will not be able to proceed.

Next, push the Orange Button and the print head will move to the right and perform a cleaning cycle. The red light should go off. If it does not go off, make sure the cartridges are seated all the way down so the printer makes contact with the chips. If there is still a red light, turn off your printer, disconnect the printer cable, turn the printer back on an try pushing the orange button again. When the carts move right, check to see that they are seated down all the way. Push the orange button again. When the cartridges return to the right, turn off the printer power and reinstall your printer cable. Turn the power back on and the red light should go off. If it is still on, give Epson a call, there may be something wrong with your printer.

(Note: If you have used your "Designated Full" cartridge a number of times, it may not show as totally full when you run the status monitor test.)

If you are using a continuous flow system (CFS) then you do not need to refill your cartridges. Just keep them at the same level as the bottles while the DF carts are in the printer.

Now, tell your printer to make a color print of any type (purge4.tif or purge6.tif is fine). When the first print is complete, the data from the new chips is transferred to the old chips. After this first print the old chips will read full just like the chips on the DF cartridges did.

Lever location on 777 and 780 printers

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