

Wait for the tool's light to go green.Press the reset tool against the cartridge and allow the tool's pins to press the metal contacts of the cartridge chip.Place your ink cartridge so that the chip's metal contacts are visible to the rest tool's pins.Properly uninstall your empty ink cartridge.First, look for a reset tool that is compatible with your cartridge model.This is where a cartridge reset tool comes in handy.

Instead, the chip's metal contacts need to be specifically pressed at the same time.

Some Epson cartridge models have no reset buttons. Using the end of a paper clip, press the reset button that can be located above the metal contacts, right in the center.ĭepending on the cartridge model, Epson Replacement Chips are available in ink stores.Turn the ink cartridge to where the microchip can be found.Some Epson cartridges such as Epson 78 has a reset button for refillable purposes. This prevents the printer from recognizing a refilled cartridge as it still "remembers" the cartridge as being empty.Check out our much more detailed guide on how to reset the Epson ink cartridge or you can do the following: Find the Cartridge Reset Button. Why do I need the Chip Resetter for Epson 252 T252XL cartridges? Epson makes T252 T252XL cartridges with "smart chips" that send a signal to the printer when they are empty.

Just place the cartridge on the resetter and wait 5 seconds! That's it! The ink levels on the cartridge are restored to new. The resetter is guaranteed to work on original brand Epson 252 T252XL cartridge chips, but may work on "compatible chips" manufactured by 3rd parties. Resetter for Epson T252 T252XL ink cartridge will yield thousands of successful resets and is battery powered.
