Hi Tsu3000
I am not sure which of the resetters you are looking at, is it the red one?
If so they are the same. They were designed by RKS Technik in Germany. And have since been upgraded.
We are the exclusive US distributors for them, so I can tell you the differences and what to expect.
If you are purchasing from one of RKS's distributors (they have exclusive distributors in most major countries) you should not only receive the product but a 2 year replacement warranty.
Recently (last week to be exact) we finally received the new upgraded blue resetters. They have four major differences from the older red ones.
1) The new RKS blue resetter has four screws in the bottom plate so you can remove it and replace the battery when necessary.
2) RKS found that some of the old red resetter circuit boards were running hot, and burned out after so many resets, so they redesigned the whole circuit board to correct the issue.
3) The red one has the activating pressure point on the angle, so you had to hold the ink cartridge very tightly to make perfect contact with the pins. They changed the design by placing a contact button right next to the pins so when you place your ink cartridge in the resetter, it is much easier to get the contact.
4) Previously the adapter for the cli-8 cartridges only sat in place, and if you did not hold the unit correctly, it could slip. In the new units, the adapter now has two bars that go into two holes in the resetter, thus the adapter is held in place and it cannot slip out at all.
Overall a much better design.
RKS Technik developed this technology, and holds the patent, and as their exclusive distributor in the USA,
we are the only ones who offer a 2 year replacement warranty to assure if there any new issues, you will be protected.
If you are in the USA, you can get one from us at the INKJET STUFF FORUM price of $53.50 including first class shipping and 2 year warranty.
We also have chip extenders and offer combo packages with them. Please note though we have found the chip extenders will not fit well on the ip3500 or ip4500. It seems these models are not as deep inside by a few millimeters causing the printer not to close with the extenders and carts in place.
At any rate, we welcome forum members. And hope to always have a good deal for them. Right now we have a sale on our website but only for $57 + shippng, which is still more than we offer to members. So if you do want one, just email us.
Here are some pictures of the new blue resetters
Best to everyone here - always, Michele