Issues with the WICReset service being unavailable/offline were resolved early morning Sunday 25th July 2021. Server admins have asked us to pass on their apologies for the inconvenience caused. A series of upgrades was required to resolve the issues being experienced and this was completed over the weekend. Original Post As at time of […]
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Reset waste ink counter: R300 – no reset key needed
The Epson Stylus Photo R300 was one of the last printer models that allowed you to reset the waste ink counter directly via the button panel on the printer but somehow we forgot to share it here. So, it’s late but here’s the process for resetting the waste ink counter on an R300 model printer, […]
Waste Ink Counter: What is it?
What is a “Waste Ink Counter” A waste ink counter resides in the printers firmware (non-volatile memory) and consists of an ambiguous value that the printer will increment over time with each operation that generates waste ink. What causes a waste ink related error? Each printer will have a pre-determined limit or trigger value that […]
WICReset :: App not microsoft verified
Scenario: When trying to open/run or install the WICReset utility on a Windows you keep being redirected to the Microsoft Store with a message “The app you’re trying to install isn’t a microsoft verified app”. Cause: Your Windows App settings are set to install from the Microsoft store only and because the app is not officially recommended/verified by Microsoft you’re […]
Installation: Canon G2500
This video covers the installation and reset process for the Canon Megatank G-2500 printer. The Printer Potty installation process is very similar for other G series printers while the reset process may differ, particularly for earlier models that could be reset using the printers own control panel/buttons to complete the task. Printer Potty Kit: Solo-G2 […]
Reset waste ink counter: RX600
This is a legacy tip we weren’t aware of previously but it seems to work so here’s a way to reset the waste ink counter on an Epson RX600 model printer, without using any software. Press and hold the following buttons together: Power/On Stop Color (copy) B&W (copy) … for a few seconds. If […]
WICReset – Security warnings
How the Apps work… The WICReset (and iWIC) apps have been designed to read and write data to/from compatible printers firmware/memory. This allows you to diagnose and/or have issues (particularly the waste ink counter) resolved by resetting/rewriting certain values in your printers memory. Why Security/Anti-virus often warn about the Apps Unfortunately, similar behaviour/functionality is found […]
WICReset video guide updated (rough edit)
We re-shot the process for downloading, installing and using the newer versions of the WICReset utility. A rough edit of the new video has been made available on our WICReset manual page. A cleaner, more comprehensive edit of the video will be provided at a later date, when more time allows, but the rough draft […]
Version 5.59 released – Printer Potty WICReset
Small update released 21st August 2020. As before, other advanced functions such as firmware downgrades, etc… are only available via the 2manuals.com utility versions (These are available directly from 2manuals.com). Note: You may need to download and install this version manually as Automatic update has been disabled for now. The new versions are […]
XP2 PrinterPad vs’ OEM vs’ Printer Potty?
If you have an Epson printer between the XP-500 and XP-860* then your printer contains waste ink pads known as a Porous Pad Assembly which can be replaced using one of the official part references: 1611102 1610132 1612118 Each of these has a plastic part which holds the pads and if you know where to […]