The hard part is over, but now you need to find a way to install an external tank to prevent the ink from flowing onto the pad. Aside from resetting your counter levels, you can also perform a deep cleaning with this software. If the process was successful, both counters should read 0. Once you’ve completed this step, click the “read waste ink counters” button again to see if your levels reset. Still, for this demonstration, we’re just going to hit the power button and turn it off and turn it back on again. It will tell you to restart your printer to finish the counter reset process. Copy and paste the code into the input box on your download screen. You should get two emails, one containing the code and the other with your receipt. As a last resort, you can contact INKCHIP support for help. If it doesn’t, be sure to check your spam folder to see if it went there. The code should arrive in your inbox within seconds. At this point in the process (if you could get the program to read your counter levels), you should know whether the INKCHIP download is compatible with your computer. If the counters are above 80-90%, go ahead and replace your ink pad. Click on “read waste ink counters” and check what percent of each counter is used. Once you’ve done so, you will see your printer model in a dropdown menu on the next screen. You will need to plug your printer into a USB port to continue. Within the new program, click the “waste ink counters” option.

In that case, you will need to override these protective barriers to allow access manually. Note, however, that if you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, it may automatically block you from opening the files. When it asks you if you want to install it, click “yes.” After it’s downloaded you’re going to see some new icons on your desktop. Locate it in your download folder and double-click the file.

Before purchasing the software, download it to ensure it will be compatible with your computer. Click on the “WIC” tab and check if it’s supported. If you don’t see a chip on the device, it’s probably going to have to be done with the software option.Ĭheck for your printer model’s support. Typically, an ink pad is reset with software or a hardware resetter. If you notice that it is mostly full (70%+ or so), you can proceed to step two. The second part is tricking the printer into thinking you have a new pad. There are two parts: inspecting the physical ink pad to see if it needs to be replaced. This blog will discuss an alternative DIY solution that can save you money.įor this process, you will need a computer and a screwdriver. Today, we’ll be resetting the waste ink pad for the Epson EcoTank 2760.

How to Reset Waste Ink Pad for Epson EcoTank ET 2760

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