Epson 212 Cartridge: The Ultimate Guide to Chipless Solutions

Epson 212 cartridges have been a popular choice among printer users. However, many have faced a common problem with these cartridges - they tend to show an "empty" ink level even when they have been refilled with ink. This is because each Epson 212 cartridge has a computer chip that tells the printer that the cartridge is empty.

Back in the day, there was a cartridge resetter that could reset the chip back to zero and display a full ink tank. However, with the introduction of the Epson 212 cartridges, the company started adding a serial number to each chip, making it impossible for physical resetters to work.

Don't waste your time searching for physical resetters or refillable cartridges with ERC chips. You'll just find empty shells without any chips. The solution to this problem is a chipless solution.

To get the chipless solution, go to inkchip.net (not .com) and search for your printer model under the "Saved" section. If you're lucky, you'll find your printer model. The first column will show you a video of how to put your printer into a firmware update mode. You'll need to update or downgrade your printer's firmware to a special firmware made by inkchip. If successful, you can then download their activation code to activate it.

Make sure to turn off your antivirus or anti-spamware as they might eat up the file you're downloading from inkchip.net. The software is in a RAR compression format, so you'll need to use WinRAR or 7-zip to uncompress it. Before installing the chipless solution, go to epson.com and download a driver and utility. Don't download the firmware and when asked for a firmware update, decline.

Once you've installed the driver, go to "Printing preferences," "Maintenance," and "Software update." Wait for the software to run for the first time and then go to "Auto-update settings" and turn off the auto-update for your printer model.

Uncompress the folder with the inkchip firmware and run the app. If the app says "Printer is ready," that means your USB connection is okay. The app will transmit the files over to the printer, and the printer will restart automatically. The computer will tell you to wait for the printer to restart, and when it does, you'll see the firmware version confirmed. You can close the software after the printer has physically restarted.

In conclusion, if you're facing problems with your Epson 212 cartridge, a chipless solution is the answer. Go to inkchip.net, follow the instructions, and turn off your antivirus and anti-spamware. Download the driver and utilities from epson.com, install the chipless solution, and follow the steps to update your printer's firmware. With the chipless solution, you can use your Epson 212 cartridge without any problems.