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Ink light on Epson Stylus 7450DX

marie -  
 Anonymous user -
Hello, I have an Epson Stylus DX 7450. After a period of not using it, the ink light remains on. I changed the cartridges = same issue. I disassembled and cleaned the nozzles with a syringe (injecting water / suction with paper towel underneath) (by the way, disassembly is not easy, so I only cleaned the nozzles). The ink flows well but the light stays on. Aside from throwing the printer away, are there any other solutions to resolve the problem? Thank you for your help, Marie

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,

    Given the age of your printer, I bet the "protection" counter needs to be reset.

    You can check if I'm right or wrong by downloading the free software WICReset at this address: https://www.2manuals.com/

    Using this software is free in "diagnostic" mode ("read Waste Counters" is the function you'll be interested in), but to reset the protection counter, you will need to purchase a one-time use key for $10.

    On the site below - very good too - you will find some almost correct explanations and especially the program to update the counters that is probably cheaper and usable for life: http://www.wasteinkpads.com

    And since the ink collection reservoir from the head cleaning of your printer is physically full, you will need to intervene on it physically. Either by redirecting it or by emptying it - which is difficult to do.

    For your EPSON Stylus DX7450, it's super easy to set up a external reservoir to collect the ink used during head cleanings. There is a small clip at the back of the printer that gives access to the corresponding tube.
    You can visit this site to get an idea: http://www.octoink.co.uk

    Don't buy anything before visiting all the mentioned sites. Nor before trying to get the "Adjustment Program" made by Orthotamine for your DX7450 for FREE. Nor before being sure of the malfunction and its solution.

    It's your turn to play.

    Best regards.

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    "Where would be the pleasure of finding if one has not sought before???"

    If resolved => RESOLVED
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    1. marie
       
      Hello puces2nimes, I followed your advice
      1) on the website http://www.2manuals.com I successfully used the read waste counters (very easy to use) which gave me 2 readings, one at 30.42%, the other at 13.39%, so it wasn't necessary to reset the counter.
      2) I then studied the second hypothesis about the full reservoir. Indeed, thanks to the sites you recommended, I disconnected the small tube. I suctioned (with a syringe) what could be the reservoir and also suctioned the tube. There was indeed a bit of ink but nothing extraordinary.
      3) The red light being still on, I decided to dismantle everything for a more thorough cleaning. That was tough! I did things methodically, I just reassembled everything (not the casing...) ..... and the light is still red!!!!

      In short! I declare defeat. Tomorrow I will buy another printer. Now I just need to find the brand and model of the ideal printer. In the forums about Epson printers, I noted a lot of criticism, and the sellers are not all knowledgeable or objective. Even though I couldn't save my printer, thank you nonetheless for your availability and your advice. Marie
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      Good evening @marie and you, dear readers/visitors.

      The counter and its associated reservoir are not two different things, but the same. I must not have been clear about the association between the two.

      In any case, it remains that I didn't correctly assess the counter; I thought it had exceeded 100% - yes, that's possible. But since it was at 30.42%, the problem is not what I thought.

      I admit! But at the same time, it was just one possible lead among many others.
      You might be giving up a bit too quickly...

      That doesn't mean you are wrong. Especially if you did everything you could.
      There's no harm in messing up from time to time.
      I've ruined five or six printers myself, so...

      You should be able to find a multifunction printer for around €50, easily.
      I advise against printers with a single cartridge for the three colors. It's always better and more economical to get separate cartridges.

      And finally, I wouldn't buy a printer for which there are no refillable cartridges. There are refillable cartridges for almost all models of all brands. Refillable cartridges are my thing!!!

      And whenever I can, I talk about it. Once again, it didn't fail :-)

      Everyone is free to think what they want of EPSON. For my part, I like it: there are refillable cartridges for all models and I can even repair them.
      But I would easily understand that someone who is not handy at all thinks it's "m$rde$@#&&". It is a subjective truth and not an objective one. Those who do not like EPSON do not know enough about EPSON printers, in general...

      So: no problem.

      Best regards to all: participants, readers, and visitors.
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