printer issue

[Spartan Erik]

well i'm using an epson cx3200 printer, and my black ink cartridge ran dry
i just refilled it, and now the printer says its still empty

any solutions?

(note: i dont use name brand cartridges either, ive been using 3rd party cartridges from ebay for years now, and they work fine!)

 

[Nathan]

I just buy a new printer whenever I run out of ink. It's generally cheaper to buy a new printer then new ink.

 

[bigguy]

Did you make sure the contact between the cartridge and the printer was clean. Are you sure you have it firmly in place.

 

[Cynical]

I just buy a new printer whenever I run out of ink. It's generally cheaper to buy a new printer then new ink.

Are you serious?? I have an Epson RX600 which was several hundred bucks ... to refil ink was I think $12.

 

[Nathan]

Are you serious?? I have an Epson RX600 which was several hundred bucks ... to refil ink was I think $12.

I usually buy the crappy Lexmark or HP printers that's about $50 each and the ink costs $60-$75 each.

 

[Spartan Erik]

I usually buy the crappy Lexmark or HP printers that's about $50 each and the ink costs $60-$75 each.

lol, which is why i never buy name brand ink
for the cost of one epson cartridge i could get five from ebay
ah yes i <3 ebay

but still, my printer is being lame and wont read my refilled cartridge.. i might let it sit awhile just so the sponge in the cartridge can let the ink ooze to the bottom i guess..

 

[Vietkid58]

are you sure everything's in place correctly? my printer usually says w/e error i have if something isnt working....

 

[Spartan Erik]

are you sure everything's in place correctly? my printer usually says w/e error i have if something isnt working....

yeah everything is in place, cartridges are inserted properly etc
if i inserted it improperly the printer would tell me..

ah whatever ill just replace the cartridge with some new ones i just bought off of ebay
go ahead and close the thread please

 

[Brandon]

Some printers, like newer Epson models, have a green chip on their ink cartridges which is visible by looking at your cartridge. They are often referred to as "Intellidge" cartridges. The chip keeps track of how often the cartridge is used and lets the computer know when the cartridge may be low or empty. As long as you reset the chip, refilling the cartridge with ink from a refill kit will not be a problem. A resetting tool can be used to reset the memory on the chip. This allows the printer to recognize the cartridge as being full which makes printing with a refilled cartridge possible.

 

[Spartan Erik]

Some printers, like newer Epson models, have a green chip on their ink cartridges which is visible by looking at your cartridge. They are often referred to as "Intellidge" cartridges. The chip keeps track of how often the cartridge is used and lets the computer know when the cartridge may be low or empty. As long as you reset the chip, refilling the cartridge with ink from a refill kit will not be a problem. A resetting tool can be used to reset the memory on the chip. This allows the printer to recognize the cartridge as being full which makes printing with a refilled cartridge possible.

yeah the cartridges do have chips, and a resetter would be helpful
im thinking of purchasing a chip resetter off of ebay..

 

[Derek]

yeah you should reset or checjk if its in place