is it true that you can't use 3rd party ink anymore in Epson machines? Anyone else have the problem?
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I have an Artisan 710 that has used a ciss flawlessly for years. Because of that, my parents bought a 730 a few months ago and I installed a ciss on theirs. It has not had any problems. I saw a comment somewhere where someone said they did a firmware update on their 730 and now it doesn't recognize the ciss cartridges. I don't know about that, I have only seen that comment once. At any rate, if I had a 730 with 3rd party ink I wouldn't update the firmware just to be on the safe side.
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Using generic inks can clog your printer, do so at your own risk... and yes, it could void your warranty too.
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Some non Epson work some don't. Buy Epson and be safe, cheaper in the long run.
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Yes. If you get the warning that the ink is not "Genuine Epson", just select OK your way through it. In levels are correct and the in does work.
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Usually, the cover door of the ink cartridges will have to be broken in order to install the CISS. so, it is possible that Epson will void the warranty because of that.
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Heard that Epson has a chip in their ink cartridges which gives such as message or will not operate with the foreign cartridges. I use foreign cartridges in my Epson printer without any problem. Like the cost of the foreign cartridges which are about 25% of what Epsin charges.
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It did not work for me either. If you have an Epson printer and you don't use is much, I doubt it will work. There are printers that don't have that problem. I was told a Cannon and that is what I got to replace my Epson printer and so far no problems. I liked where you can buy the three colors separately with Epson, but if you don't use the printer on a regular basis it creates a problem. If you are looking to fix an Epson printer with this cleaner, don't waste your money.
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I have been having the same problem with the Artisan 800. As I type this I am waiting to speak to someone in Customer Relations at Epson's HQ to register a major complaint about the 800's ink disappearance. This was obviously a design flaw which may very well prevent me from considering an Epson Printer in the future. I'd be interested, too if they did anything to fix the ink consumption process on the newer 810 which looks essentially the same as the 800.
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I've had problems with generic inks. The printer works beautifully with Epson ink cartridges, but often fails to recognize generic cartridges. I would steer clear of them and stick with Epson. I've had no problem whatsoever using Epson ink cartridges.
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No Unfortunately. I now have a new HP paperweight and am going to go Epson for my large formats.
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this is an old issue with epson printers. it is the printer - not the cartridge - which decides when it is empty. because third party cartridges often hold more ink, they appear to be defective. what you should try to compare is the page count. are you getting the same number of pages?
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sorry, I didn't try that printer. But I find the yellow and blue cartridge is not working anymore on my XP400. My printer cannot recognize it and I need to buy original Epson ink again. I DON'T recommend this product.
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I get the same message too. That Epson's way of getting us to buy their brand. Just bypass the error message.
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I did firmware update before installing. And the cartridges do not recognize. Which company did you purchase from? And what do the chips look like on yours that do work? Mine look like wavy pattern, while genuine Epson have 9 island pattern. Thanks for response!
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I might add to my previous post that I am using refillable cartridges and I notice no difference in color from the OEM cartridges that came with it. I have used refillable cartridges for all my Epson printers for years. If you are using aftermarket cartridges that may be your problem. Some of them are junk. I can give you my source if you are interested.
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Mine did NOT work well. I had an Epson printer that kept saying that it did not recognize the cartridges, you would have to remove them and put them back in several time before it would work again. It also never gave an accurate ink level (probably because of removing the cartridge so many time.All these issue MAY have been because I had an Epson printer which kept saying I was not using Genuine Epson Ink, and would force me to go through several screens of answering "Yes" before it would allow me to use the refillable cartridges. If you do a little research, there are many companies that make compatible cartridges that are already filled and are very cheap.Good Luck! Mine did NOT work well. I had an Epson printer that kept saying that it did not recognize the cartridges, you would have to remove them and put them back in several time before it would work again. It also never gave an accurate ink level (probably because of removing the cartridge so many time.All these issue MAY have been because I had an Epson printer which kept saying I was not using Genuine Epson Ink, and would force me to go through several screens of answering "Yes" before it would allow me to use the refillable cartridges. If you do a little research, there are many... » Read More Mine did NOT work well. I had an Epson printer that kept saying that it did not recognize the cartridges, you would have to remove them and put them back in several time before it would work again. It also never gave an accurate ink level (probably because of removing the cartridge so many time.All these issue MAY have been because I had an Epson printer which kept saying I was not using Genuine Epson Ink, and would force me to go through several screens of answering "Yes" before it would allow me to use the refillable cartridges. If you do a little research, there are many companies that make compatible cartridges that are already filled and are very cheap.Good Luck! « Show Less
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I have the same proble. Epson has sent me 2 printers. tells me it's a hardware issue. I know it's not. the printer does exactly what yours is doing. any resolution? Glenn