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Title: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 02, 2015, 07:50:43 AM
Anyone know if you can reset the maint. tank on Epson 4800? Mine is showing almost full and I replace the filler in the tank but the error is still flashing. Thanks
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: Maxie on October 02, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
You need a chip resetter
The bulk tank suppliers usually have them.
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: IntegrityShirts on October 02, 2015, 08:27:13 AM
Hope that link works. It's a video on replacing the media in the tank but at the end she shows how to put it in a diagnostic mode and reset the tank counter. Worked on my 4000.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkh0wAywfnc] [url]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkh0wAywfnc (http://[url)[/url]
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 02, 2015, 09:22:25 AM
I could not get the link to work, do you have another way of guiding me to the link?
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: IntegrityShirts on October 02, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
sorry, got to a computer and that vid uses a resetter.  Here's what someone told me to do on my 4000 and it worked:

The maintenance reset procedure for Epson Stylus Pro 4000.

Turn off the printer
Hold down the three leftmost arrow buttons [left-arrow] [down-arrow] [up-arrow]
Turn on the printer
Release the buttons
A new menu will appear
Press the up/down arrows to get to the "Clear Counters" menu
Press RIGHT
Press the up/down arrows to get the "Maintenance Tank" menu
Clear the counter.
Turn off printer.
When you restart the printer, the maintenance tank should indicate 'Empty'
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: IntegrityShirts on October 02, 2015, 09:36:51 AM
And after further googling it looks like the 4800 might not have that option in the self test menu. Give it a shot anyway. But looks like you need a chip resetter or a new tank. Chip resetters are worth the cost if you don't already have one. A local retail inkjet store might even sell them if you're in a bind.
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 02, 2015, 11:52:39 AM
Thanks man, I ordered a chip setter today should be here Tue.
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 05, 2015, 07:03:21 PM
When I got the printer the blank cartridges has a cleaning fluid in them, my question is there are numerous recipes for the liquid from distilled water and simple green to alcohol. What do you use and or order to keep them full while using only black?
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: 3Deep on October 05, 2015, 07:13:36 PM
If my mind is correct I think people use a mix of water and alcohol
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 05, 2015, 07:16:19 PM
I've heard that one but how much of each? I also know that your supposed to use the +90% Alcohol and distilled water but I need an amount of each or another mixture
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: Donnie on October 05, 2015, 07:32:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkh0wAywfnc&app=desktop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkh0wAywfnc&app=desktop)
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 05, 2015, 07:37:10 PM
she really doesn't say what to refill the blank cartridges with, I did watch already to reset my rec. tank. I need a concocksion to refill blank cartridiges
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: mk162 on October 05, 2015, 09:55:28 PM
i used store bought cleaning solution.  i got it online for about $80 a gallon.

Problem with other stuff is contaminates can clog a nozzles. 
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 06, 2015, 09:16:21 AM
You got contact information mk?
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: Maxie on October 06, 2015, 09:35:44 AM
I use the blue window cleaner, about 25% with 75% distilled water.
I don't think it's that important, you just want a liquid that will not dry and keep the lines and heads open.
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: mk162 on October 06, 2015, 09:40:24 AM
http://www.inksupply.com/product-details/pn/MIS-FLUID-GL.html?printerID=0 (http://www.inksupply.com/product-details/pn/MIS-FLUID-GL.html?printerID=0)
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 06, 2015, 04:48:15 PM
Thanks MK
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: mk162 on October 07, 2015, 08:29:53 AM
no problem, how is it working out for you?
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: sportsshoppe on October 07, 2015, 07:46:41 PM
Great most of the time, have had some problems with Error code 100b which is print head overheat but I think it is because one of the jet ports was stopped up. I am getting low on the color cartridges fill and that is why I am searching for the refill solution. I agree with some of the others on windex and distilled water and some use alcohol addition also but I think I'll order some of the store made solution to refill them, just in case I screw up.
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: Itsa Little CrOoked on October 08, 2015, 08:28:53 AM
[url]http://www.inksupply.com/product-details/pn/MIS-FLUID-GL.html?printerID=0[/url] ([url]http://www.inksupply.com/product-details/pn/MIS-FLUID-GL.html?printerID=0[/url])


Thanks for the link Brad! That's a decent price compared to what I've been paying.
Title: Re: Epson 4800
Post by: Sbrem on October 13, 2015, 01:48:09 PM
You got contact information mk?

inksupply.com has a very good cleaning solution... cheap too.

Steve