Firmware downgrade software

heidiwodrich

Print Lurker
Joined
Jul 1, 2025
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Printer Model
Epson WF-3820
I did a firmware update and now the printer won't recognize my remanufactured ink cartridges. How can I downgrade the firmware?
 

Ink stained Fingers

Printer VIP
Platinum Printer Member
Joined
Dec 27, 2014
Messages
6,318
Reaction score
7,530
Points
373
Location
Germany
Printer Model
L805, WF2010, ET8550, T3100X
The WicReset utility provides a firmware change for the WF-3820 against a charge; but I never tried it.
 

The Hat

Printer VIP
Platinum Printer Member
Joined
Jan 18, 2010
Messages
16,086
Reaction score
9,049
Points
453
Location
Residing in Wicklow Ireland
Printer Model
Canon/3D, CR-10, CR-10S, KP-3
How can I downgrade the firmware?
Sorry but, let this be a lesson to all..

When your printer is working normally, it’s not a don’t.. It’s a case of never upgrade the firmware for any reason, because that’s what happens when you listen to the stupid nonsense put out on the web…:th
 

nfarinas

Print Lurker
Joined
Nov 14, 2025
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Printer Model
Epson wf-3820
I did a firmware update and now the printer won't recognize my remanufactured ink cartridges. How can I downgrade the firmware?
Google is telling me SI13LC was the first firmware to stop 3rd party ink . Bought my wf3820 a year and half ago..ran out of black ink for the first time a month ago. SI13LC is what it came with as I never updated. (That I know of) but everyone is saying this works with 3rd party?
Confused..please help. I thought I needed to go back to SI09K9

What firmware did you use?
 

Ink stained Fingers

Printer VIP
Platinum Printer Member
Joined
Dec 27, 2014
Messages
6,318
Reaction score
7,530
Points
373
Location
Germany
Printer Model
L805, WF2010, ET8550, T3100X
and now the printer won't recognize my remanufactured ink cartridges.
'Remanufacutured' - what does it mean in this context - 3rd party ink in original
cartridges which got a reset from the remanufacturer ?
I would go and get a refill kit - ink + cartidges and a resetter, and I would return that kit
if this does not work. you may ask the suplier beforehand if all incl. the latest firmware versions are supported.
Yoiu may as well get 3rd party cartridges which are claimed to come with the most actual firmware

https://shop.maxim-versand.de/Epson...tipack-Tintenpatronen-mit-Chips--5er-Set.html

Inhalt des Multipacks: Patronen Typ 405 XL inkl. Chips mit aktuellster Firmware​


So get into contact with such 3rd party cartridge supplier in your country
 
Last edited:
Top