WIC Reset Key for Waste Ink Counter reset

Canon G2000 series Error Codes

Canon Printers – An Error Occured If an error occurs in printing, for example if the paper runs out or jams, a troubleshooting message appears automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes and a support code (error number) appears on the computer screen. For some […]

How to reset Ink Levels in Epson L series – L120, L210 etc

1. You can use Ink Codes that come on Ink Bottles. You can find a lot of free Ink Codes on InkResets.com site. 2. You can reset Ink Levels in L100, L200, L800 printers by WIC Reset Utility. 3. You can follow this instruction to reset Ink Levels in all Epson L-series printers such as: […]

Free Epson Resetter – tips and tricks

As You know Waste Ink is collected by waste ink pads during the initial setup of the product, during printhead cleaning cycles and when printing borderless photographs. So, the Waste Ink Counters overflow time depends on these 3 items: – how many times the printhead cleaning cycles were performed; – how many times the initial […]

Que es el software WIC Reset Utility?

Que es el software WIC Reset Utility? Es una herramienta que nos permitirá restablecer de las almohadillas de impresoras Epson y otros errores tanto del sistema operativo Windows como Mac, lo cual es una ventaja frente a los Adjustment Program. Es muy efectivo y fácil de usar, se recomienda a personas sin mucho conocimiento técnico […]

How much ink does your printer waste?

How much ink does your printer waste?   If you only use your printer occasionally, you could be using more than six times as much ink as you would printing the same number of pages in one go. Ink is wasted when a printer runs a cleaning cycle, often as it is switched on, which […]

How to fix Epson 0xF4 error code?

September 15th, 2019 John Comments Off on How to fix Epson 0xF4 error code?

Error code: 0xF4

Description :
– PF PID lock error.
Possible causes :
– PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale,encoder sensor failure).
– PF Motor failure.
– PF drive mechanism overload (paper jam, foreign object, insufficient grease, deformation of the Main Frame).
– Cable disconnection.
– Main Board failure (motor driver failure).

Solution:
First, you have to check is there any paper stuck inside printer or roller. Restart your printer after removing a piece of stuck paper.

Sometimes you won’t recognize the ink is about to finish. During printing, if the cartridge gets empty, will start giving the error. It may also be possible blank cartridge error code can differ in respective models.

Solution for Epson error code 0xf4 is to check all the possibility which can stop the printer.

How to Disable Automatic Firmware Updates on Epson Printers

April 30th, 2019 John Comments Off on How to Disable Automatic Firmware Updates on Epson Printers

From time to time, Epson releases new versions of their printers firmware.
Default printer settings have automatic updates ON and firmware updates occur without the user even knowing that it has taken place.

These updates often have no benefit to the end user and are simply done to combat the use of generic cartridges by making them unrecognisable by the printer once the update has been installed.

It is still highly recommended that you disable automatic updates of the printer software.

Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar to reveal the menu, then choose Software Update Settings.
Disable updates

Set all update frequencies to Never.
Disable auto update

Be sure to repeat this on all Windows computers that have the printer software installed.

Canon G2000 series Error Codes

February 8th, 2019 John Comments Off on Canon G2000 series Error Codes

Canon Printers – An Error Occured

If an error occurs in printing, for example if the paper runs out or jams, a troubleshooting message appears automatically.
Take the appropriate action described in the message.

When an error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes and a support code (error number) appears on the computer screen.
For some errors, the Alarm lamp and the ON lamp flashes alternately. Check the status of the lamps and the message,
and take the appropriate action.

Support Code Corresponding to Number of Flashes of Alarm Lamp

Example of 2 times flashing:

(A) Flashes

(B) Goes off

Number of flashes

Cause

Support Code

2 flashes

Machine is out of paper or paper does not feed.

1000

3 flashes

Paper is jammed in paper output slot or in rear tray.

1300

4 flashes

Cartridge is not installed properly.

1470

5 flashes

Print head may be damaged.

1403

Cartridge cannot be recognized.

1471

Appropriate cartridge is not installed.

1476

7 flashes

Cartridge is not installed in correct position.

1474

More than one cartridge of the same color is installed.

1475

8 flashes

Ink absorber is almost full.

1700, 1701

9 flashes

Protective material or tape may still be attached to cartridge holder.

1890

14 flashes

Cartridge cannot be recognized.

1473

15 flashes

Cartridge cannot be recognized.

1472

Support Code Corresponding to Number of Alternate Flashes of ON Lamp and Alarm Lamp

Example of 2 times flashing:

(A) Alternately flashes

(B) Goes off

Number of flashes

Cause

Support Code

2 flashes

Printer error has occurred.

5100

7 flashes

Printer error has occurred.

5B00, 5B01

10 flashes

An error requiring a repair has occurred.

B202, B203, B204, B205

Epson WF-3720 stuck in Recovery Mode. Quick and esy solution.

January 11th, 2019 John Comments Off on Epson WF-3720 stuck in Recovery Mode. Quick and esy solution.

When Your printer gives Recovery Mode message – the solution is to upload Recovery Firmware.
It can be easily done by WIC Utility – it is Free and Secure for printer.

Watch step-by-step video tutorial how to flash Recovery Firmware to Epson WF-3720 printer.
Other models have the same process.

 

Epson SC-P600 – No Inks firmware. How to change firmware to chipless?

March 18th, 2018 John Comments Off on Epson SC-P600 – No Inks firmware. How to change firmware to chipless?

Through WIC Reset Utility Live Support we get contacted by Epson SC-P600 users from all over the world. Brazil, USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Russia, China, Italy, Germany and on and on.

This users are facing problems while modifying SC-P600 firmware to chipless mode. So we want here to share following step-by-step manual how to modify Epson SC-P600 firmware to make this printer chipless.


No Inks Firmware is available for SC-P600 printer model. You can check it by yourself before making firmware changes:
Run WIC Utility -> go to Supported Models Tab -> Enter in Search Field Your model -> Put mouse on letter [I] at the left of printer model:
epson sc-p600 firmware chipless

Now You are sure Chipless Firmware is available for SC-P600 model and this can be done in regular (normal, default) mode – it means You dont need to put printer in Service Mode before firmware changing.

Note: Ink cartridges are NOT required to be installed while firmware process. That means you can perform firmware operation without ink cartridges installed or installed any cartridges – full or finished, original or third party – doesnt mind.

Click on Disable Ink Cartridges Button.
Warning: Dont use Firmware Update option. You have to use Disable Cartridges button!
disable ink cartridges sc-p600

To make firmware operations You have to use Firmware Key

After entering the Firmware Key – wait until all operations are finished and printer will restart with New Chipless Firmware.
You can uninstall now chips from ink cartridges or just forget them. They are disabled now.

Here You can watch step-by-step Video Tutorial of firmware process:

If You have any questions or suggestions – welcome to our
discussion board SC-P600 Chipless thread

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I can’t put printer in service mode for making firmware downgrade. How to do?

February 21st, 2018 John Comments Off on I can’t put printer in service mode for making firmware downgrade. How to do?

Please follow this tips if you have problems when putting printer in service mode:

1. Before entering update mode printer must be turned off and power cable must be connected.

2. If printer has sensor panel or touch buttons you should attempt to enter update mode only whithin on minute after printer has been normally turned off (i.e. start the printer, then turn it off and press required combination before one minute is expired).

3. Term “within one minute” in the instruction always refer to the time between shutting down the printer and attempting to enter update mode.
None of the models require to hold the buttons for one minute or more.

3. All buttons or LCD areas shoulld be pressed simultaniously as shown in the instruction. ON/POWER button must be pressed the last.
(i.e. if instruction says, for example, INK + PAPER + POWER then you need to press INK button, then PAPER button while holding INK button,
then POWER button while holding both INK and PAPER and then you need to hold all 3 buttons until the printer is started in the update mode).

5. Upon entering update mode all text on the printer`s LCD must be in white color (unless printer has a monochrome display).
If you see the text in the red then printer is in the wrong operating mode and update is impossible.

6. During update procedure application will transfer firmware data to the printer then it will show notification dialog when firmware transfer is completed.

7. Only after last step printer will actually start rewriting firmware data this process can take considerable amount of time during which the printer may or may not change LCD notifications or LED indication.

8. After update is complete printer will show finalization message on the LCD or LED indication as described in the instruction. Then you need to restart the printer using buttons descirbed in the instruction.

Make Epson XP-342 printer chipless. No Inks solution. Chipless Firmware.

December 7th, 2017 John Comments Off on Make Epson XP-342 printer chipless. No Inks solution. Chipless Firmware.

Here You can see Video tutorial how You can make Your Epson XP-342 Chipless.

All what You need is to modify printers firmware by WIC utility.

Use Firmware Key to activate Chipless Firmware and Your printer will never require any ink cartridges or chips.

This is 100% NO INKS solution!

Have questions?
Please cantact us:
Live Help – here
Printer Chipless Forum – go here

How to make Epson printer Chipless? Disable IC Ink Cartridges Chips. Printer not need Ink Cartridges anymore!

August 28th, 2017 John Comments Off on How to make Epson printer Chipless? Disable IC Ink Cartridges Chips. Printer not need Ink Cartridges anymore!

New WIC Reset Utility has availability for some printer models to make them Chipless.

What does it mean?
Printer will show 100% ink level all time you use it.
You can get out ink cartridges or just IC Chips and printer will print as usual.
Once You change printers firmware to Chipless Firmware – the printer will not need to reset ink cartridges, printer will not need to use Auto Reset Chips or CISS Chips – no one type of ink cartridges chips will be required anymore!

What do You need to do that?
1. Latest WIC Version utility.
2. Printer, supported by WIC and with chipless firmware availibility. For example WF3620 –
epson wf3620 firmware
3. Windows OS or MAC OS computers.

Lets start.
1. Connect the printer by USB cable to your PC and run WIC utility. Disconnect all other printers from Your PC.
2. Click on Change Firmware Version button.
Epson no inks firmware

3. Put printer in Firmware Update Mode by folowing instructions for this printer model.
After You put printer in Firmware Update Mode it will indicatede like MFP-IPL – please pay attention on it.
Make epson chipless

4. After that You have to open Firmware Versions with Disabled ink Cartridges drop list and select printer model you have connected.
WF3620 epson printer chipless 004

5. Enter Firmware Key and press OK.
005 006 007
6. Wait untill confirmation message appear.
008

7. Switch OFF the printer and switch ON again.

That’s all. Now Your printer will not require any ink cartridges.
Thus You can use Ink cartridges, Refillable Cartridges, CISS or other cartridges You want.
Printer will never stop because of “ink finished” error or “not original inks” error.

Download latest WIC Version here – download here
Buy Firmware Keys to make Printer Chipless – Buy Firmware Key

Have questions?
Please cantact us:
Live Help – here
Printer Chipless Forum – go here

My Epson printer is stuck in Recovery Mode. How to solve?

February 11th, 2017 John Comments Off on My Epson printer is stuck in Recovery Mode. How to solve?

You have attempted to update your Epson printer using the Epson Driver Update and Download Navigator software but have found that the printer is stuck in Recovery Mode.

This message is displayed on the product’s LCD screen and you will be unable to perform any actions until this issue is resolved.

This error can occur if the firmware update procedure is interrupted, e.g. accidental powering off the product, cables being removed or the installation being cancelled.

Solution:

Wait for a few moments and a pop-up should appear on the computer screen, clicking on the link indicated below will direct you to a tool that will correct this issue.

Epson_Recovery_mode

Once the download is complete, run the file as normal for your operating system and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.

In the event that the pop-up mentioned above does not automatically appear or has been accidentally cancelled, the Firmware Recovery Tool can be accessed manually from the Epson website, refer to the following article for more infomation: How to download drivers and software from the Epson website

Once the download is complete, run the file as normal for your operating system and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.

Supported Models: P-series, SX-series, TX-series, PX-series, WF-series, WP-series, XP-series, L-series

LCD codes Status messages

February 11th, 2017 John Comments Off on LCD codes Status messages

If you see an error code on the LCD, see the solutions here to troubleshoot it.
Can be used for all printers with LCD monitor TX-series, PX-series, XP-series, L-series etc.

LCD code Condition / Solution
E-01 A fatal printer error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again.
If the error continues, check for a paper jam. If there is no paper jam, read possible solutions here or contact Epson for support.
E-02 A fatal scanner error has occurred. Turn the product off and then back on again.
If the error continues, read possible solutions here or contact Epson for support.
E-10 An ink pad needs service. The ink pad is at the end of its service life.
You have to reset Waste Ink Counters in Your printer.
E-11 An ink pad needs service. The ink pad is at the end of its service life.
You have to reset Waste Ink Counters in Your printer.
W-01 A paper jam has occurred. Remove the jammed paper, then press the button displayed on the LCD screen. You may also need to turn the printer off and on again. More information about possible solutions read here how to solve paper jam error
W-02 The paper used in your machine has become jammed and you need to carefully remove the jam.
W-03 The paper used in your machine has become jammed and you need to carefully remove the jam.
W-04 The cover of your cartridge has opened and needs to be closed before you press #start’ and resume printing.
W-05 This indicates you are out of paper or multiple pages have been fed. Using the page feeder, reload or load more paper before pressing the ‘start’ button.
W-10 An ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support. (To continue printing, press the start_black_icon start button.)
W-11 An ink pad is nearing the end of its service life. Contact Epson for support. (To continue printing, press the start_black_icon start button.)
W-12 Ink cartridges are installed incorrectly. Press down each of the ink cartridges gently to make sure they are installed correctly.
If Your printer has been updated from Epson server and You use not original ink cartridges – they may be not recognized by printer and You have to make Firmware DOWNGRADE. Read here about Firmware Downgrade
W-13 An ink cartridge indicated on the LCD screen is not recognized. Replace the ink cartridge. Epson recommends using genuine Epson ink cartridges.
If Your printer has been updated from Epson server and You use not original ink cartridges – they may be not recognized by printer and You have to make Firmware DOWNGRADE. Read here about Firmware Downgrade
W-30 A memory card has been installed incorrectly or is unsupported by the printer. Also, it may not contain compatible media files. To resolve this, remove the card and check the files or try another memory card.
W-31 A memory card has been installed incorrectly or is unsupported by the printer. Also, it may not contain compatible media files. To resolve this, remove the card and check the files or try another memory card.
W-41 The ink cartridges in your machine have become empty or are incorrectly installed. In this instance, the cartridge should be replaced. If the code remains after a replacement has been placed inside the printer, it means the cartridge was installed incorrectly. Pressing the ‘start’ menu will move the cartridges to a position where they can be replaced. To continue, press down on the installed cartridges and press ‘start’.
I-01 This indicates you are out of paper or multiple pages have been fed. Using the page feeder, reload or load more paper before pressing the ‘start’ button.
I-11 There is no memory card inserted in the printer. To remove this message, please insert a memory card.
I-22 To establish a wireless connection using an access point, press the button on the access point or click the button on the access point’s wireless settings screen displayed on your computer screen.
I-23 Enter the PIN code displayed on the LCD screen into the access point or computer within two minutes. If you wait longer than two minutes, a time-out error occurs, the code changes, and you must enter a new code.
I-31 To make wireless connection settings from your computer, insert your product CD into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
I-41 The Paper Configuration setting must be turned on to use AirPrint.
I-50 On the scanner glass, the index sheet has not been placed or positioned correctly. You can check this by looking at the marks on the sheet and placing it correctly before attempting to print it again.
I-51 This code refers to fact there are no photos selected on the index sheet or the paper type is not selected. Additionally, this code may refer to corresponding ovals not being marked on the index sheet correctly. This can be resolved by checking the marks on the sheet and positioning it correctly before retrying the printer.
I-52 This code refers to fact there are no photos selected on the index sheet or the paper type is not selected. Additionally, this code may refer to corresponding ovals not being marked on the index sheet correctly. This can be resolved by checking the marks on the sheet and positioning it correctly before retrying the printer.
I-53 There is an issue with the index sheet not matching the photos inserted via a memory card. The card or sheet should be replaced before attempting to print again.
I-60 Your computer may not support WSD (Web Services for Devices). The Scan to PC (WSD) function is available only for computers running English versions of Windows 8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.
Recovery mode An error has occurred during firmware updating. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware again.
Read here for solution – My product is stuck in Recovery Mode. What can I do?.

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Product Status Messages

Note: The ink pads in the Epson printers collect, distribute, and contain the ink that is not used on printed pages.
During the life of the printer it may reach a condition where either satisfactory print quality cannot be maintained or the ink pads have reached the end of their usable life.
The Epson Status Monitor, LCD monitor on printer, or lights on the control panel will advise you when these parts need replacing. If this happens during the standard warranty of the product, the exchange of the printer or replacement of the pads is covered under the standard warranty. If the product is out of warranty, the pads can be replaced by any service center. The waste ink counters can be reset by WIC Reset Utility.

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