Re: Universal Chip Resetter
A number of new systems which allow users to reprogrrame / reset the chips and refill cartridges with ink have appeared. The first "Universal" model with unlimited resets was the JY168. This was improved to the present model available the 7 Pin has the best chip reset indication & recognition
The 7 Pin Universal chip resetter has been incorporated with inks to make up extra value refill ink kits for popular Epson printers:-
THE FUTURE?
Epson's evolution of chipped cartridges - has - to a degree - meant that a "cat and mouse" game appears to go on - No sooner have the manufacturers of alternative products found a solution to Epson's latest offering - then Epson changes or updates the printer model - the chip and or the cartridge - So in practice chips can be altered to prevent them working with particular designs of "chip re-setter" (e.g. C60 & C62 - cartridge bodies are identical but they have different chip sets)
Purchasers of the new printers will in general have four choices to
(1) Continue using Epson replacement (chipped) cartridges
(2) Switch to Non Epson replacement (chipped) cartridges
(3) Purchase a non Epson chip reprogramming system (As outlined above)
(4) Heavier users of ink can also opt for a Continuous Ink System - (CIS) - Once invested in these systems offer the lowest possible running cost as only bulk ink needs to be purchased.
