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Many of the new Epson printers produced during 2010 (or even late 2009) have not been possible to reset as no suitable Reset utility (or Adjustment program) has been available.

WICReset: A New Utility

The WICReset tool is a completely new tool, written by a third party developer and it provides two primary functions.

1. Check a printers waste counter reading and provide a percentage indicator that shows how "full" the waste counter is [FREE]
2. Reset printer waste counters [KEY REQUIRED]

Download:

Download WICReset

How it works

The WICReset utility identifies all Epson printers installed on your computer and lists them. In most cases it will also determine whether it is compatible with your printer(s) by indicating this next to the printer name.

Note: You will need to be connected to the internet to get updates and to complete a reset

If the printer is compatible you can then "Check" the waste counter to get the current count and a percentage so you can see how "full" the waste counter is.

If you need to reset a printer waste counter you then need to have a valid key (see below) which you input when prompted, after clicking on the "Reset" button. This should then reset your printer.

Reset Keys : Purchasing

IMPORTANT: You should check your printer compatiblity BEFORE you purchase a key as these are non-refundable

Checking Compatibility

1. Use the QuickFind tool on OctoInkjet to identify the best reset utility for your printer
   ...OR...
2. Download and run the Utility itself and it will list all active printers, indicating which are compatible

NOTE: The OctoInkjet QuickFind tool is recommended as the primary reference as it will always indicate if a free alternative is available for your printer.

My Printer is not Compatible

If your printer is not currently compatible you should first try the QuickFind tool to see if an alternative utility is available.

If your printer is still not supported by any available reset utilities then please contact me with the details of your printer, model number and a valid email address. I can then pass this information on to the WICReset developer who will hopefully be able to work with you to add your printer to the list of supported models.

Why Pay for a Reset...

Anyone who knows the history of reset utilities over the last 4 years will know that there are free utilities available that reset many earlier Epson printer models.

Unfortunately as awareness grew of reset tools, so tools became rarer and Epson started making it harder to use the tools normally reserved for Service Techs. Only the efforts of key individuals made many of those accessible and naturally Epson got smarter about how to protect their tools.

The latest batch of printers have been impossible to reset until recently so a new approach was required and the WICReset tool does the job. It would be nice to think that someone would do this all for nothing except for a nice pat on the back and the occassional thank-you. Unfortunately many people don't say "thank-you" and in some cases are down right abusive.

The bottom line is that the developer has to pay the bills, so this service costs a small fee to allow you to reset your printer.

If you are unhappy about this and want to find a different option then by all means look around. Unfortunately it seems the only other options are Service Centers that will charge between £20 ($30) and as much as £50 ($75) for the same service.

Additional Information

This page will be updated regularly with any new information on this product and additional articles may be added to provide additional details on how to use the tool, etc...

Please remember to check the QuickFind tool before making any purchases to see if your printer is supported or if it can be reset using another free/cheaper method*.

*Note: Access to some free/cheaper utilities may require the purchase of a waste ink kit

Current Compatibility Information (FULL list)

This information is only provided for completeness but includes many models that can be reset using a freely available utility that does not require payment. To ensure you are not paying unnecessarily I recommend using the QuickFind tool to see if something more economical is available for your printer model.

• Artisan 50
• Artisan 700
• Artisan 710
• Artisan 800
• Artisan 810
• B300
• Office BX300F
• Office B1100
• Workforce 30
• Workforce 40
• Workforce 600
• Workforce 1100
• T21
• T24
• T26
• T27
• T30
• T33
• T40W
• T50
• T59
• T60
• T1100
• TX106
• TX109
• TX117
• TX119
• TX200
• TX209
• TX210
• TX219
• TX300
• TX400
• TX405
• TX409
• TX410
• TX419
• TX420
• TX550
• TX600
• TX650
• TX659
• TX700
• TX710
• TX800
• TX810
• P50
• P60
• PX550
• PX650
• PX659
• PX700
• PX710
• PX800
• PX810
• NX200
• NX400
• NX420
• S20
• S21
• SX200
• SX205
• SX400
• SX405
• SX410
• SX415
• SX420
• SX550
• SX600
• C79
• C83
• C84
• C85
• C86
• C91
• C110
• CX3900
• CX4100
• CX7300
• CX8300
• Photo 830
• Photo 950
• Photo 1390
• Photo 1400
• Photo 1410
• R200
• R210
• R220
• R230
• R240
• R245
• R250
• R270
• R290
• R295
• R390
• R800
• R1900
• R2880
• RX610
• RX615
• RX690
• RX700