Sometimes when a printer has been reset in some way it hits another error code that requires you to gain access to the cartridges in the printhead carriage. Sometimes the new error blocks that so here’s one way that often works to release the carriage lock and free it up. Scenario: Your Epson printer […]
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Version 5.0.16 released
The WICReset and iWIC tools have been significantly updated to resolve errors when communicating with target printers. For MacOS the error given was: USB interface open error 536870203 The new versions should now resolve this issue and are available using the following links: iWIC v5.0.16 WICReset v5.0.16 Note: The links above are static and newer […]
WICReset update & service stability
The OctoInkjet version of the WICReset utility has recently been updated to version 5.0.5 which includes a number of improvements: WiFi and Ethernet connectivity support Note: We still strongly recommend USB connection for any firmware or waste counter updates Various bug fixes Various new printer models supported The service is also considerably more stable with fewer […]
Got a CIS system? – Printer Potty Installation tips
If your printer has a Continuous Ink Supply system (CISs) installed already then a few things to bear in mind before you installed your Printer Potty. First thing to determine is whether your printers design means you will need to access to the underside of the printer. This information will be available with your waste […]
Sunday July 26th – Service unstable
We’ve been noting issues with the WICReset service all day and it seems there’s something causing the service to fail repeatedly. No further information is available at this point but we will update when we know more. At this point without admin response we’re expecting things to come back online again tomorrow (Monday) at some […]
Waste Ink: Disposal
At present the best advice we’ve received regarding disposal of waste ink collected from desktop inkjet printers (water based) is to pour the waste ink into an old container that can be sealed and placed in the household bin/garbage-can or similar. Some common sense but important points to note: Don’t put the ink in a […]
Installation: BX925FWD
This is currently a place-holder for instructions. Tasks to complete: Shoot video of installation process Edit raw footage Distill out key images/frames Edit printed guide Finalise material and publish Identify similar printer models and associate to guide/kit We’re getting there… 😎
WICReset utility – Fake Version Circulating
It’s come to our attention that a version of the WICReset utility is in the wild that claims to be compatible but will not work with keys issued by OctoInkjet or any other authorised vendor for the WICReset developers. Please ensure that you only download utilities from: printerpotty.com octoink.co.uk (also octoinkjet.co.uk) 2manuals.com Other versions are […]
Waste Ink: Should you re-use it?
We get asked this question a lot and it’s one that appears on various forums, gets discussed at length and some waste kit resellers even encourage it as an “environmentally friendly” approach to waste ink. It isn’t. So, to cut to the chase; No, we do not recommend you re-use your waste ink in your […]
Unused key rejected?
You may have been issued with a key that is no longer being accepted. In most cases this is because you’ve used the key some time ago and don’t remember doing so. To check, please use the “Check Key” functionality in WICReset/iWIC to retrieve the record for your key. However, if you have received […]