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 […]
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Version 5.58 released as Printer Potty WICReset
Update: 30th August 2020.. Earlier concerns that there was a bug in the 5.58 update were quickly resolved. It turned out to be problems with the Windows 10 feature update which broke a number of printer related functions for some time. Update: 6th June 2020.. Please note this version appears to have a bug that […]
Deactivated Keys
Due to a security breach, a number of WICReset keys were exposed to a third party. As a result, all unused keys issued before the breach were deactivated and replacements issued to suppliers. If you are reaching this post as a result of an error with this message: This key has been deactivated: << KEY […]
WICReset service offline – 26-27 Oct 18
The WICReset service is currently offline after things went down at around noon, GMT on 26th October 18. No news as yet to explain outage but waiting for further information.
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 […]
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 […]
Linux :: Reset Tools
Updated: March 16th 2015 While not all Linux OS distros are covered the WICReset team have released a version for 32 and 64 bit Debian Linux which is available using the following download links: Debian Linux 64-bit Debian Linux 32-bit Unless you are a Linux hacker able to tweak the code on the above, […]
Epson Reset Utilities – Types, Function, Cost
When it comes to resetting the waste ink counter on Epson inkjet printers there’s a lot of confusion about what options there are, which utilities work with Mac, require a key, cost money and more besides so here’s a detailed introduction to the different ways to reset the waste ink counter on your printer. Buttons […]
WICReset :: Workforce 840 Compatibility Problems
This issue diagnosis is unconfirmed but various reports of WICReset problems and successes offer some clues about when/how the Workforce 840 can be successfully reset by the WICReset tool. Problems: The WICReset tool cannot successfully reset the waste counter in a way that survives a power cycle (ie: power on/off) if the printer has already […]
WICReset/iWIC :: Troubleshooting
Three are some common problems/questions associated with the WICReset/iWIC utilities so this will act as a troubleshooting guide on how to resolve them. Common to both iWIC related (MacOS) WICReset related (Windows) WICReset (Windows 11 specific) Common to both Utilities (iWIC/WICReset) Q. “Query Rejected” error. A. Firmware upgrade is blocking WICReset over WIFI. Use […]