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Peter, Although I tried everything under the sun, I was unable to resolve this issue, so the 1400 went to the landfill. After tracking down this down, my best guess is that the processor died. They're just too expensive to replace. However, in your case it doesn't sound like the same type of...

I just installed refillable cartridges in an Epson Artisan 50. I have a few simple questions. The first is followed by a quote right out of the Epson user manual. 1. Will the after market ARS chips do the same thing? If not, how will I know that the cartridges need to be refilled (other than...

I'm confused. From what I gather, there seems to be more than one chip type being used at this time by the respected suppliers of 3rd party re-fillable cartridges. In addition to so-called "auto reset" chips, what other types are available? For instance, I have seen a chip where all colors are...

I have. But I can't say for sure what was happening since that was three years ago. Additionally, 3rd party chip technology, as well as Epson's "non-OEM cartridge deterrent" technology have changed. When I first made the transition from Epson OEM to refillables, I had some trouble similar...

Is there any place where I can buy retail quantities of the subject ARC chips? I have a few sets of the refillable cartridge cases but they need the latest ARC chips. Richard

The parking pad actually utilizes two motions when the carriage docks. First, when the carriage goes to the full right position, the pad is also moved to the right to keep both of them in correct alignment. Then, as the docking is completed, the carriage is lowered onto the parking pad...

Thanks Websnail, Just that statement helps me better understand the operation of the waste ink system. From observation & some screw driver manual tests at the end of the CDR lock/pump motor shaft, I know that it electrically rotates CCW OK. I also know that if I manually turn the pump motor...

After powering printer up, it goes through the usual start up actions then it stops with the red ink error light on. Status monitor indicates all cartridges are OK. However, there is no sign of ink flowing through the printer head into the waste ink sponge under the carriage parking station...

In addition to a short, bad solder joint (?after 3 tears??) add a possible open in a cable to the list. The latter is what I'm pursuing now. Best regards, Richard

I would like to understand the inner workings of the chips used on Epson (non-OEM &/or OEM) cartridges. Hopefully, some of the more knowledgeable people on the forum can help. I already know the basic stuff like set, reset, etc. but know little about the functions of the electronic circuits...

I'm nearly at the end of my string as well. But since I've found that the ribbon cable connecting the (chip) wire contacts to the main board wasn't fully seated in it's socket, that's still being explored. If that doesn't work then I'm going to declare myself officially insane. Seriously...

Thanks for the tip The Hat. I'll try that after I get the printer carriage together. With so many respondents all but certain that dirty wire connectors, chip contacts, ad nausea are the problem, I have removed the wire connector board at the back of the carriage, as well as the ribbon cable...

I can now see some thing I overlooked in the this post. Perhaps it makes a difference in diagnosing this problem. To explain, I said that the printer is not recognizing the cartridges. Perhaps I should have said that it is not identifying their status correctly. Actually, it goes through a...

Thanks Mikling for the clear & direct reply. Am I to understand then that I will have to/or not have to manually reset the original OEM chips that came with my early version (2006 - 2007) Photo 1400 if they become empty, I refill them but use them as refillables? How about the same Photo 1400...

Websnail, Your reply was just what I was looking for. "To answer the question... If you reinitialize the EEPROM you not only reset the waste ink counter and system state to the model of the utility, but you also completely wipe the calibration data that was set when the printer was first...

The Hat, Thanks for replying. But rather than erasing the EEPROM, what I had in mind was to restore the factory default firm ware. If one believes in backup software at all, then I have to believe that I had a good back up since Epson's Adjust Software said it was successful. Regards, Richard

Sorry mate, I wasn't intentionally being impatient with you but I've become some what frustrated with this 1400. As a result, I was just trying to get information that I could understand. I truly appreciate the help you have provided to me. In fact, I don't know how you can find the time to...

But what if they don't work great - as is the case some times.

This is a C/P quote from another post on this forum. "'Reason I ask on this point is that some folks have reinitialized the whole printer EEPROM and ended up with a printer that thinks it's a different model and therefore won't accept the local cartridge chips." I don't understand what the...

Can some one tell me what the difference is between these chips? 1. OEM chip with 9 square contacts (maybe 3 year old cartridge) 2. An old (1 - 2 years) CIS chip with elliptical shaped contacts? Richard