Is there any way to stop my Epson CX6400 from bitchin' to me about using a generic cartridge?

[NFS4]

I just installed a generic Epson cartridge in my CX6400 for the first time last night and USUALLY with my previous Epson printers (C60, C62, and C84), I could just hit yes ONCE when it said "You are using a generic cartridge, do you want to continue printing?".

Now it says it EVERYTIME I print a page. How do I get rid of this crap?

 

[Zepper]

Canon...
.bh.

 

[Monoman]

try reseting the printer(un plugging it and remove the cartridge) power it back on and then put the cartridge back in. It may be a bad rom on the cartridge..

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Monoman
try reseting the printer(un plugging it and remove the cartridge) power it back on and then put the cartridge back in. It may be a bad rom on the cartridge..

I tried that. After powering it off, resetting the cartridge and printing again, it will print one time w/o the error. Then after that, it continues to pop up the message.

 

[NFS4]

I just replaced my my Magenta cart and it does the same thing. Now it lists all both of them when it asks if I want to continue printing.

There's gotta be a way to disable this crap b/c the cartridges print PERFECTLY!

 

[bjc112]

NFS4,

Have you ever ran into any problems using a generic ink in Epson printers? Like damaged printheads or anything of that?

I have seen SEVERAL printers be replaced for damage after using some sort of 3rd party inks.

J/W

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: bjc112
NFS4,

Have you ever ran into any problems using a generic ink in Epson printers? Like damaged printheads or anything of that?

I have seen SEVERAL printers be replaced for damage after using some sort of 3rd party inks.

J/W

NEVER EVER!!!!!

Like I said, I've used an Epson C62 and Epson C60 and all I used were generics after I ran through the originals. I've gone through tons of generics.
My dad uses a C84 at home and all he uses are generics with no problems.

I've only had my CX6400 for a few months, so this is the first time I've had to change the cartridges. And this is the FIRST time I've ever had an issue. The little "warning box" is supposed to pop up once when you try to print for the first time using a generic cartridge, but it is then supposed to go away. It's not happening this time.

 

[txxxx]

Originally posted by: bjc112
NFS4,

Have you ever ran into any problems using a generic ink in Epson printers? Like damaged printheads or anything of that?

I have seen SEVERAL printers be replaced for damage after using some sort of 3rd party inks.

J/W

Thats like a Myth to me, 3rd party inks dont cause me trouble.

 

[LeftSide]

I work at a computer store, and I see at least 1 customer a month upset because generics ruined their printer, and it voids their warrenty

 

[Zepper]

When you buy into Epson, you are buying into a unique system. First the nozzles are somewhat finer than others. Second they don't use heat to spray the drops, they use vibrations which make the nozzles even more narrow. The heat helps keep other brands flowing and can help break clogs - while Epsons just set up like concrete. If you ever let them run dry, you can forget it. Now that they have gone to the pigment based inks, the potential for clogs is even greater.
. I think Epson is about to have a class-action suit brought over the C-84 and similar that use the same cartridge no. Apparently the carts for that model have enough ink to meet the page count claims for them plus about 20% to prevent running dry before the change signal pops up. Some users are upset that they are paying for that extra 20% of ink and don't get to use it. I guess the choice is between throwing out some ink or chance paying for a print head....
. Anyway, I have an Epson boat anchor in my closet right now. I will never have another. Unless Canon pulls some kind of bonehead Epson move like chipping (Oh, yeah. Now I'm thinking of it, anyone need an Epson chip resetter? ) their carts, it will stay my prefered brand.
.bh.

 

[NFS4]

Hmm, this is what Epson sent me to do. I still get the message though:

Thank you for taking the time to contact Epson. It is my pleasure to respond to your inquiry.

On the bottom right hand corner of your screen next to the clock there should be a printer icon.
Right click on the printer icon and select MONITORING PREFERENCES.
Uncheck all of the EVENTS and click OK.
Test the printer.

*********************************


If that does not work please try the following:

1. Click on START, CONTROL PANEL, PRINTERS & FAXES. (if you don?t see
printers & faxes open PRINTERS and OTHER HARDWARE first.)
2. Right click on the printer icon and select PRINTING PREFERENCES.
3. Click the MAINTENANCE tab, select SPEED & PROGRESS
4. Place a check next to DISABLE EPSON STATUS MONITOR 3.
5. Click OK. Exit out all of the windows.
6. Try printing and checking the settings.


If you require further assistance with this particular issue, please ensure all of our previous correspondence is contained in your reply, so we can better track the history of this issue.

 

[boomerang]

If it's like my C80, disabling Status Monitor 3 will also cripple some features of your drivers. For instance, I lose double sided printing. I have ours hooked up to a print server and the Status Monitor provides no functionality at all in regards to ink levels, etc. But I have it installed because I like to print large jobs double sided.

There may be other functions that will be disabled also that I am not aware of.

Just a heads up.

 

[NFS4]

Thank you for taking the time to contact Epson. It is my pleasure to respond to your inquiry.

Unfortunately, there is no way around this. The only way to get rid of the message is to use Genuine Epson Ink cartridges.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:|:|

 

[kaizersose]

Originally posted by: txxxx

Originally posted by: bjc112
NFS4,

Have you ever ran into any problems using a generic ink in Epson printers? Like damaged printheads or anything of that?

I have seen SEVERAL printers be replaced for damage after using some sort of 3rd party inks.

J/W

Thats like a Myth to me, 3rd party inks dont cause me trouble.

no myth, they destroyed my c80. my hatred for ink jet cartridges drove me to go laser now and i will never go back

 

[NFS4]

There's gotta be a hack or something!!!

 

[beatle]

Gah, that's EVIL! I had THREE Epson printers before I gave up and bought a Canon. Sure, the Canon cost more up front, but I don't have to deal with this crap!

 

[LTC8K6]

The only thing I have seen is the Epson cartridge resetter. It resets the ink level chip, allowing you to refill the carts.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Thats like a Myth to me, 3rd party inks dont cause me trouble.

I didn't have troubles refilling ink jets when I was still using them either.