Is there a reset time limit after I reset a spare cart?

[joseph1949]

Is there a reset time limit after I reset a spare cart?

I have a blue colored resetter (no brand name on resetter, but the bar code number is 145-140-01) for my CLI221/PGI220BK carts. I have been using the resetter to reset the carts on my Canon PIXMA MX870 printer. I have been using the resetter for 2.5 months. The resetter was purchased on Amazon.

Picture of resetter:

I have a number of spare carts that I would like to reset. I have just about everything I need to refill my carts except I do not have a back-up resetter. If the battery in my one and only resetter gives out I will have to use a Canon cart or a third-party cart (i.e. Caboodle cart/Canon cart with Caboodle ink). This is expensive.

So, as to keep from using the expensive carts I would like to reset the spare carts. My problem is that this may be wasting the battery in the resetter if I have to reset the spare cart again before I get to use the cart.

Questions:

1. What is the life expectancy of a resetter? I use my resetter about once per week.

2. Is there a time limit for the reset on a spare cart?

3. Or, can you expect the reset to last indefinitely as long as you do not use the cart?

4. Do I need to have a spare resetter? In my way of thinking by the time I need a resetter the battery in the back-up resetter would be dead or nearly dead. I can use a pre-reset spare cart and not have to worry about a dead battery in the back-up resetter. I can order a resetter while I am using the spare carts. I see no need to waste money on a back-up resetter that will not work.

Note: There is no refilled ink (no ink in the ink tank) in my spare carts. The spare carts are Canon carts or Caboodle carts (Canon carts with Caboodle ink). I am writing this post because the cost of a resetter can be high and I would like to keep the non-ink costs of refilling the carts to a minimum.

Thank you.

 

[Redbrickman]

AFAIK most of the resetters have a CR2032 or similar 3.0V battery inside.

If you look carefully you will probably find that the bottom of the resetter pulls off to reveal the inside. Some need to be prised off gentlyl with a thin blade - careful :/

I have the Redsetter and the base just pulled off with a bit if gentle persuasion.

Others here may recognise that model and be able to advise further. In the meantime don't do anything drastic!

The duty cycle for resetting is tiny so I imagine if your battery was in good shape it will last a long time. If you get the base off and remove the battery it should be over 3V for a good one, and not much under 3v to still work as intended. When using it, as soon as you get the steady light remove the cart, thus saving battery life.

 

[rodbam]

I'm new at this but can't the battery be changed in the resetter?
As far as I know once the cartridge has been reset you won't have to do it again.

 

[joseph1949]

To: Redbrickman and rodbam

Thank you for your replies.

Here are pictures of the bottom of the resetter:

As you can see there is no easy way to get into the resetter so as to obtain access to the battery. If and when the battery dies I will attempt to pry open (yes, easy does it!!!) the bottom. I created this post partly to see if someone has gained access to the battery on this resetter. No reason to recreate the wheel here. If need be I will be the first one to open the bottom of this resetter and post my results on this forum.

I will not purchase a battery for the resetter until I have gained access to the battery. I have tried to replace the battery in my TIMEX watch with bad results. I expect no better results with the resetter!!!!

Thank you.

 

[stratman]

Someone just posted the link to pictoral instructions on how to change a battery in a sealed resetter: http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=18583#p18583.

Thank that poster for the timely post.

***EDIT***
It was poster Emerald who just posted the link to original poster Smile's resetter modification for battery replacement!

(Emerald's post: http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=42604#p42604)

 

[rodbam]

Just to clarify, you don't have to reset your cartridge again until you have used & emptied it in the printer. My post wasn't very clear. Good luck with getting the resetter bottom off I don't know why they don't make the access easier.

 

[jimbo123]

looks like we have the same resetter from amazon

just lift up the silver tape on back, you'll see 2 screws to gain access (see pic below)

there are three batteries in there

J

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[stratman]

looks like we have the same resetter from amazon

just lift up the silver tape on back, you'll see 2 screws to gain access (see pic below)

there are three batteries in there

How sweet it is!

 

[joseph1949]

To: stratman and rodbam

Thank you for your replies.

The post from smile on how to change out a battery from a resetter was excellent. I will be using the same method when it comes time to change out the battery in my resetter.

Here are some things you should do when changing out a battery:

1. Take your time when removing the back of the resetter. Less is more here. Use no more force than is absolutely necessary.

2. Take a picture of the battery before removing the battery from its holder. The picture will tell you how to position the new battery and you can take the picture with you to the store so there is no mistake in purchasing the correct battery. If you take a picture there is no reason to remove the battery until you have purchased the new battery. Trust me-- you do not want to lose the old battery.

Note: Before removing the old battery be sure that the picture of the old battery is sharp and clear. You will need to download the picture into your computer and take a good look at the picture. If you cannot read what is on the battery you will need to take another picture. Taking close-up pictures can be tricky. Turn off your flash and take a number of pictures and pick the best one.

3. When removing the old battery take the time to have a very, very long look on how the battery is held in its holder. I would look at the battery at every angle. Just assume that the maker of the resetter has made it very difficult to remove the battery without damaging the batterys holder. I learned all this when trying to change out the battery in my TIMEX watch.

In short, GO SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rodbam, the reason that it is difficult to get to the battery is because they want you to buy a new resetter . A new battery should cost less than $10. A new resetter can cost as much as $30.00-$50.00.

And last, always assume that when you reset a cart that is your last reset. Batteries are like peopleunpredictable. Always assume that a battery is close to dying.

Thank you.

P.S. I just saw the post from jimbo123. I will respond with pictures and questions!!!!!!!

 

[ThrillaMozilla]

For more information, you can also visit the chip resetter refill forum:
http://forums.chipresetterrefill.com