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Epson Originals
Posted by h2 on June 27th, 2004


hi all, came across some info stating that epson original cartridges
could not be refilled successfully...is this true??? any info
appreciated
pax,
h2

Posted by Kennedy McEwen on June 27th, 2004


In article <umnsd01k8nrqa3n9tbsp8311dehmaghgns@4ax.com>, h2
<hendrixx2@worldnet.att.net> writes
Most Epson cartridges now include a chip which coarsely stores the
number of drops fired, and thus how much ink has been used. It is this
chip that tells the printer that the cartridge can no longer be used -
even though there may by ink remaining inside.

They can be refilled, but you need a chip resetter (either hardware or
software) to tell the chip that it is full of ink again.

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Posted by Luka on June 27th, 2004


Kennedy McEwen wrote:

You can also use SSC Service Utility:

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

It is very useful utility when you're using Epson printers.

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Posted by Kennedy McEwen on June 27th, 2004


In article <cbmns2$i09$1@inews.gazeta.pl>, Luka <lukled@tlen.pl> writes
supports your Epson printer before committing to refilling.
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Posted by h2 on June 28th, 2004


On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:07:46 +0000 (UTC), "Luka" <lukled@tlen.pl>
wrote:


hi, thanx for the reply; i have the resetter, i was just wondering if
there was any other reason (physical makeup &ct.) that might prevent
the refilling...again, thanx
pax,
h2

Posted by Peter L Williams on June 28th, 2004


RX500 original cartridges have a complex internal structure (i.e. no sponge)
and cannot be refilled in the usual way.

However resetting an original cartridge when it is "empty" can provide a
further (up to) 30% of printing.

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Posted by Yianni on June 30th, 2004


Depends on the cartridges. Newer separate cartridges for each color are
difficult to refill. All older are very easy.

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