Resetter for both the Cart chip and Maintenance Cart chip!
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Ink-cartridge-chip-resetter-for-Epson_713956255.htmlThere is a process which you must follow in order to reset the MC chip
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OPTION 1 (TWO WASTE TANKS AVAILABLE) It'd better prepare two pcs of maintenace tanks when using our chip resetter.
Because the 3800/3880 printer will record the data and the ink level status when using the maintenance tank.
a) When the first maintenance tank's ink level is low, use WASTE chip resetter to reset it, then the ink level will be reset to full status .
b) Install the second maintenance tank in the 3800/3880 printer, the second maintenance tank data and ink level will be recorded by the printer .Then the first maintenace tank data record has been removed.
c)When the second maintenance tank 'ink level is low, put the first maintenance tank in the printer. Then the maintenance tank is ready to work.
OPTION 2 (NO SECOND WASTE TANK AVAILABLE BUT DEAD EMPTY FACTORY CART CHIP IS AVAILABLE). Use the original cyan chip to do the reseting AND CHIP TAPE WE HAVE SUPPLIED.
a) Take out the maintenance tank chip when the level is down, then reset the maintenance tank chip.
b) Install the "Cyan" original chip to the maintenance tank, then put it in the printer, the printer will remark error.
c) Take out the maintenance tank and take out the "C" chip, install the reset maintenance chip ,
d) Install the reset maintenance tank to the printer, the reset maintenance tank will work .
E) RETAIN THE CYAN CHIP IN CASE YOU NEED TO RESET TANK AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
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T58 cart chips must not ever be allowed to reach EMPTY or they will look like they reset but the printer will no longer accept them.
I weigh the carts and do not let them go below 90 grams. A bone dry cart weighs around the 60-62 grams. They will hold a total or 90 ml of ink. 80ml is the reported size and 10 ml is an included cushion volume.
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Here is my new video on the Easy method of modifying the carts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCc5fwssVMI just modified a complete set for a friend in about 30 minutes, totally taking my time to do it.
1: With a very small flat blade screw driver, detach each of the 4 tabs on the retaining ring that holds the rubber seal of the exit port. Once the tabs are loose the cap will fall off.
2: Carefully depress the WHITE Poppet Valve and then pry off the Rubber Seal. It also will pop right off.
3: remove the poppet valve, paying attention that the external end is flat and the internal end is rounded. It MUST be reinstalled in the same orientation or your will experience a total leak out. NOT AT ALL FUN!
4: Remove the retaining Poppet Valve Spring!
5: pop off the Rear Cap by inserting a thin blunt needle in the now empty valve body, locating the tip of the needle beyond the "X" body that holds the rear of the Poppet Valve Spring. Once you feel the tip of the needle finding any of the four corners beyond the "X" body, apply a bit of pressure and you will feel the rear cap pop off.
Insert the needles in all for corners to insure it is completely popped off. It is held to the rear of the valve body by two little dimples and it is very easy to pop off. MUCH better then drilling.
6: Re assemble everything making sure you insert the Poppet in the correct orientation and the retaining ring is tucked under the BLACK "O" Ring that keeps it in place. The Retaining Ring should be able to rotate slightly right and left. See end of video.
To fill, you need to be careful to not over fill the bag. Big mess.
Fill about half way and aspirate any air within the bag. Now that the valve is no longer ONE WAY, some air will enter In the bag after you have popped off the rear cap. So inject ink and then aspirate the air. Fill till it weighs about 150 grams.
Reset the chips either before or after filling. Wait till the Red light becomes green and goes out!!!! This insure the totality of the code has been written to the chip.
EBAY OEM K3 inks are the best way to go. It takes tons of patience to find the good deals. I've gotten 110ml of Magentas and Yellow for as cheap as $14. I once got four 110ml Magentas for $9 each.
I have also been able to buy full sets of OEM T58s at $29 a piece.
I know have over a liter or each color including Vivid Magentas, and now I refill my PRO 2800s R2400 / R2880 printers with OEM K3 inks.
If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Enjoy!