What is a Maintenance Box?

Some inkjet printers have a consumable product called a “Maintenance Box” which is a waste pad holder combined with a chip. These units track waste ink using the chip so when the chip has reached it’s “full” point you have … Continue reading

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Counter Reset: How long does it last?

We get asked this a lot and the answer is really very simple if you consider that a proper reset tool (official Epson IPR tools do not apply*) will reset your Epson inkjet printers waste ink counter back to zero, … Continue reading

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Error: Service Required?

The error “Service Required” is usually indicated when the waste pads in the printer have reached a perceived saturation point. While the actual message may vary slightly depending on your Epson inkjet printer model, effectively you’re being told to get … Continue reading

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What are waste pads?

Waste ink pads are basically a form of nappy (diaper) for inkjet printers. Every time your printer has a new ink cartridge, runs a maintenance routine or you run the printhead cleaning function, the printer dumps ink into these pads. … Continue reading

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