Converted WF 7840 Into A Sublimation Printer
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2021
- Converted my Epson WF-7840 into a sublimation printer. Let's get right into it: Take you to step by step process, so follow along. These steps are for only Epson WF-7840 & WF-7820. Below is the conversion kit, I used. Not paid promotion or affiliate link for Dynamite Gorilla (shoutout to them).
WF-7840/7820 Sublimation Conversion Kit: tinyurl.com/fmhkd67t
The supplies I use for Sublimation are below. Also, do your own research for better deals $.$$. Links will take you to a new page (no promotions or paid commissions).
-Cosmo Ink (Sublimation Ink): cosmos-ink.com/
-812XL Refill Cartridges: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
-Heat Press: tinyurl.com/5mem6nhx
-Epson WF-7840: tinyurl.com/ha3tkru
-Epson EcoTank 3760: tinyurl.com/52kvdzdh
-Teflon Sheets: tinyurl.com/4vvfc9sz
-A-Sub Sublimation Paper 8.5x11: tinyurl.com/2vank6pe
-A-Sub Sublimation Paper 11x17: tinyurl.com/wsfk2ykp
-Heat Transfer Tape: tinyurl.com/37zfxkha
-Natural Butcher Paper: tinyurl.com/yh6fpmu2
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DO NOT UPDATE FIRMWARE‼️ After converting, please go to www.epson.com/support/ (type your printer name, then download "Recommend" print drivers. Refill Cartridges: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
Thank you very much for taking your time to explain it to us I appreciate it. I have Epson WF 7820. One cartridge’s was empty I change it and it still says it is empty. ?? Do you have to change all of them at one time?? The color rubber seal I I put that back in do you have to put the clear rubber seal and also? How many times can you fill up the cartridges? Please reply thank you very much
@@teresahamlet7736 @Teresa Hamlet Hello. Once the chip is swap or bought from etsy, remove the clear rubber seal to fill the sub-ink (throw away clear seal), take the color rubber seal and replace where clear seal. Then you need to watch this video to download the "print drivers": ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
@@diywithkenny8399 Hi I am looking auto reset chips for my epson wf7820, do you have on sale?
Sorry.. i have research that a few times, nothing yet. The claim still is chip shortages and possibly other politics (pandemic). Think once that is lifted, we should be getting that.
@@diywithkenny8399 I found this auto reset chips but for a wf7840, the seller doesn´t know if they will work with an wf7820, what´s your opinion? Do you think it will work on my wf 7820?
I ain't even into sublimation yet, I use plastisol transfers service but I might start doing my own outputs with this kind of setup. Love how you help your viewers in the comments. That alone was worth the like & subscribe. Keep up the great content!
Appreciate the comment. Thank You.
Nice tutorial Kenny tv. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Digi, appreciate the comment and again thanks for watching!
Awesome content. Everything turned out great. Thanks again for the video YOUR A LIFESAVER!!🥰
Welcome glad it help .
Thank you for this video. You explained everything very well.
Thanks fam! Needed this
You are the only one that answers any comments, thank you for that and for the videos.
How much ink should I use if I’m using the chips that came with the printer? I heard they show empty really fast. Or can I continue to use them even though it will show empty? Yes I’m new to this, lol
Very much welcome & thank you as well! The big wait is the new software for microchips, so you will have to purchase new epson ink for the chips for now (unfortunetly), but can use cheaper versions like 812XL. There is a part 2 about the microchips if you have not watch.
You can refill sublimation ink anytime (so check for it manually). But be very careful removing refill cartridges. Recommend changing chips because dont want your printer software to mess up! Again we all waiting for new software/microchips lol. Below the link. Thank you.
ruclips.net/video/RpGKMmlkNh0/видео.html
Will the remanufactured cartridges to replace the chips?
@@kathysicuranza5999 Yes the 812XL chips will work. Can check part 2 video if you like, little more in depth about printer ink saying low, swapping new chips, taking out refill cartridges. Link:
ruclips.net/video/RpGKMmlkNh0/видео.html
@Kathy Sicuranza Adding also just make sure it says in thier description it works for WF 7840 or 7820 😎
Thank you! Don’t know how I missed that one, thought I watched all of your videos.
Outstanding
Thanks Larry 😎
Thanks Kenny, it worked perfectly! I had one issue when inserting the ink cartridges. I didn't snap them in so I received an error. I removed the cartridges and then reinserted them ensuring I heard the click and it work! You are awesome! - J from Canada
Awesome to hear! Just manually check your sublimation inks, because the chips will read if it was normal Epson inks. If color fades or off (I have a video on calibrate everything); but do a print head clean. Can always convert back to normal inks anytime (again print head clean 2x or more). Any questions I am around 😎
@@diywithkenny8399 We have this printer. We purchased remanufactured ink and the green is a bit off. Sort of washed out looking. What would you recommend?
Hello sorry late reply, i would try a few "Print Head Cleans" (its on your printer maintenance area), then do the print out which is the 2nd step (its optional), then print out a small design or shrink it down to test it out (repeat if needed using same sublimation paper so wont waste more ink). Depending on your printing use, I would recommend that you do a "print head clean" weekly to keep your colors right. Treat the printer like you would your vehicle. Let me know this works!
Impressive, but can you still use the Sublimation inks for normal daily photocopy prints
Hi Kenny, We refilled the ink on the converted chip cartridges for the first time. Getting a "Ink level low" still. Do we have to buy new chips after refilling before using? Thank you in advance!
Yes unfortunetly.. still waiting on the i finite chips or reset tool.
Hey Kenny love your vidoes - I have a question. So I have this brand new epson wf 7840. I have done and followed the steps, changed the chips myself from the original cartridge and replaced the to the refil cartridge - but for about 4 days now it’s keep saying the same thing no matter what I do” cannot recognize cartridge” Although I haven’t downloaded any software from Eason website
What should I do?
having hard time for printer to read cyan i get check mark but when close lid get error new chips please help
Ok:
Did you use any of the original ink before converting?
Also double check that the chip is facing correctly like the others, and not coming loose when putting in cartridge.
Be careful taking out and placing in cartridges, do not angle them.
@@diywithkenny8399 didn’t u any original ink
I also get error on screen no ink is shown on any cartridge until I take out the one ink it doesn’t recognize
@@williebrown9012 ok. Did you match the chips with the same colors? Meaning took Cyan chip off original cartridge and place on the cyan refill-cartridge? Same for the others?
Let me know the status. Will get back with you tomorrow, do some research on my ends.
hey Kenny, looking for some assistance here. I followed your steps but now that I am done I get an error.
“Initial cartridge detected. Printer already initialized.”
Are we using the chips that came with the printer on the new refillable carts? Or do I need to buy replacement printer cartridges with chips and use the new chips on my refillable carts?
Hello. Did you download the recommended drivers from www.epson.com/support? Can use the chips off original cartridges or buy them out there (Etsy, Ebay, other places).
Hi there. Do you have to change chip at every refill? I saw on Etsy, they sell the cartridges but you must change the chip at each refill.
Hello. Only have to change chips when printer warns you. Have to manually check and refill sublimation ink during those chips.
Hello Kenny I had another question when switching to a different brand of ink when it runs out, would I have to buy new refillable cartridges or would I be able to use the same one?
Hello. Can use the same cartridge with any inks 😎
Thank you soooooo much!!!!♡♡♡
Welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to ask away.
I have an Epson Ed 7840 setup with regular ink I originally purchased for sublimation but changed my mind and used a 7210 for sublimation now that my 7210 has a clog I’m considering converting my 7840 do I use clean out regular ink then switch cartridges out and add chips or is there a programming step ?
Did you end up converting 7840?
Hey what’s up brother , I followed your instructions to a T… so the ink and everything is working perfectly …. However I’m having a issue with the printer not recognizing the Dtf film sheets size A3 , I’m trying to do it through the rear trey . What is the hack to get the printer to take the Dtf film with this exact printer … thanks for your help if you get a chance
Hey, so i have a brand new wf7840 on the way. As well as the conversion kit. Do I do everything you did in this video before setting it up with it's original ink? Also, are there refillable cartridges that you can keep using or are all of them one time uses? as far as the chip goes...
Yes you can run the setup with original epson ink until your conversion kit arrives. Only swap would be the chips that one time use (just how you would buy them; prefer Etsy shop and search for best prices).
Just remember to download "Recommended Print Divers" from www.epson.com/support .
NEVER UPDATE FIRMWARE ON PRINTER, can turn that off on printer.
@@diywithkenny8399 ok cool. Thanx man
Feel free to ask any questions anytime when you convert. I try my best to answer fast. You got this 😎
Any chance you can unfill the original cartridges that came with the printer and put sublimation ink in those cartridges instead of the ones shown in this video? If not any chance you could link where to buy the unfilled cartridges for the wf7840?
Hello. Not sure for these WF 7820/7840. But decent deals on Etsy: www.etsy.com/search?q=chips%20for%20epson%207840&ref=auto-1&as_prefix=chips%20for%20
So I have a chip it’s a bit slanted I shaved off the bottom as much as I can but one of the sides isn’t completely holding the chip but it’s in place it doesn’t even fall out will the printer still read it? I’m getting the carts ready for when my printer arrives
Hello. Just have to try. Whenever placing the refill cartridges, try to keep them straight and also when taking out. If chip falls off, just try to angle chip to place it back. Angle in to the top part and push it in. Just take your time. 😎
Thank you Kenny. Question if I’m converting a printer that has already been used, do I need to reset it and download the drivers after filling and putting in the cartridges with sub ink?
Hello and thanks. You should be good converting. If you downloaded the print drivers from www.epson.com/support (search printer) you are good. Question is did you did any firmware updates? Be on printer end, if you have then it will not read the chips (aftermarket), BUT if you didn't do any firmware updates then DON'T. Also can turn off on printer in settings. So verify your end if you have or haven't 😎
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you for responding to me, you’re awesome. I’m not sure about if a firmware update has been done. I purchased it from someone who just utilized it as a printer. Do you know which firmware version that won’t work? Maybe I can find what firmware version it’s on now.
Hello. That I have tried to research and only found older model epson to reverse. Only way to know if there no firmware update is to use 3rd party ink-cartridge and if printer accepts or say "not recognize" or you see on the panel red X even though its full of ink, but if you see ink is full on printer screen you are good (hard to explain but something like that). Company is only want us to buy straight from them. Can read this article - www.compandsave.com/epson-printer-firmware-reset-downgrade
Hi! I currently have the one time use chips installed on my 7840. When I go to change out the chips, is it possible to use the original chips that came with the printer and place them on the cartridges?
Yes you can always convert back to original.
quick question I'm thinking of getting this one however it has been refurbished by Epson, is there any extra steps I need to take when converting it or should it just be the same since it's like new?
Hello. Did you get the refurbished printer yet? If not I would recommend getting new or EcoTank 15000 (prints 13x19 and no chips)
Nice video. I have a 7840 that I am thinking about converting since they stopped selling the 7720's. Thank you for sharing.
Hello. Thank you for watching.
Thank you 😊
Thank You for watching. Any questions feel free to ask. Remember to download the "recommended print drivers" from www.epson.com/support (search printer). Never update Firmware, turn option off on printer.
Do you have to change the chip at every fill up ??
I already have the cartridges ready with the sub ink, just not sure what to do next, since i've already used it as a regular printer
You have to get a whole new printer
Yo Kenny! Thanks so much for the video super helpful. I have a WF 7820 & I did everything step by step, but for some reason the printer is reading error. It says install the right cartridges. Any advice? I have 812XL cartridges from Etsy.
Hey. Now did you remove the clear rubber seal to fill in ink? Then replace it with the color seal from back? The color seal plug needs to be in the front end where chip is.
The clear rubber seal plug thing can throw away.
@@diywithkenny8399 thanks so much for responding! I figured it out I had the chips on the wrong way lol wow a huge difference
@@RougeWorld Oh cool, and welcome. Just remember to manually check the refill cartridge to refill if you are printing a lot.
Thanksssssss
Welcome anytime, any questions be free to ask!
Did everything you did but it’s not printing out right, when I do the nozzle check it doesn’t show no colors but yellow, any idea how to fix
Ok. Did you hookup your WIFI and go to www.epson.com/support and find your printer, to download the "recommended" print drivers and all? IF not watch the beginning of this video, then fast forward to 9min 27secs. Let me know.
Hello I just watched your video and I was curious about getting the conversion kit that you have, but if I don’t like the ink can you use any sublimation ink to fill the cartridges
Yes you can for the ink, I now use Cosmo Ink.
Awesome thank you for the quick response
Welcome, feel free to ask any time.
Question I’m converting my printer I used regular ink in
Do I need to do a heavy cleaning of the heads?
No you dont have to do heavy cleaning. I would print a few regular pdf's of any kind on regular paper. Then the print-head clean, the sublimation ink will smear then you will know.
@@diywithkenny8399 thanks I’m up and running I just ran a few pages I had two colors of regular ink already out so it didn’t take much to clean out the regular ink
@@ladylloydscreation6832 Thats good. Now if your printing designs do fade (not looking right) OR printer sits for a while, just run a few print head cleans. I do mines weekly.
What is the largest size this printer will print? Im looking for one to print up to a 13x19 paper
Hello. For 13x19 the WF 7840/7820 (cheapest converting $300 more or less), Ecotank 15000 also (estimated $600 more or less) Printers. Price difference, but ET easier converting FYI. These are printer prices only. Hope I answered your question.
Kenny I followed your steps but I keep getting a error stating maintenance error
Do you why am I getting this error and how can I fix it??
Hello, one question, I already changed the cartridges, but my printer keeps saying that they are low and I can't print, what do I do? thank!
Have you download the print drivers from www.epson.com/support ? If not follow link and download, and DONT update FIRMWARE on printer. Let me know.
Will I have to reset my printer to set it up as sublimation printer? when I first got it, I started using it as a regular printer. It's the WF-7820
Nope. You may have to setup a preset preference only for sublimation, that way will not have to worry about mirror image, also size paper, and color setup I do video for that too.
Hello,
thank you very much! I have a question, can I use the old used chips with the new ink tanks that are suitable for refilling?
The chips will expire in due time, but yesyou are good for now. When you get new chips, can replace when need to. Remember to manually check ink, depend how much you use the sublimation ink will go first. Check the link in description for the Etsy sellers, or can search there for better prices.
@@diywithkenny8399
OK, when I refill my ink tanks, next time I'll avoid replacing the chips
Only replace the chips when the printer warns you‼️. Can refill as much sublimation ink you can during so, but you will have to check manually. Hope that helps 😎
Feel free to ask any other questions at anytime 😎
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you so much
I’m hanging trouble with my printer the ink seems to be clogged but I did a nozzle fleck multiple times.
Not sure if you know of a good one but do you have a recommendation for sublimation ink for a wf7310?
I use Cosmo Ink.
Sooo What happens if you take a cartridge out to refill? Will you have to get another set of $80 Epson cartridges? Ink goes SUPER fast when printing.
Hello. Depends on your way of usage, I do have about 3 parts explaining. You will fill up sublimation ink manually, that will go 1st before the chips. Yes you will have to get more chips because no firmware chips are made yet. Can always go EcoTank of your choice or purchase here (cheapest): -812XL Refill Cartridges: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
I've ordered the WF7820 is the set up for conversion the same?
Hello and yes it is. Just after the swapping out rhe refillable cartridges, make sure you download the print drivers from www.epson.com/support
Is there enough ink in the kit to fill the cartridges more than once?
100ml each bottle. That about standard.
@@diywithkenny8399 ty for your quick reply
Hey Kenny,
I already used my 7820 a couple of times with regular ink.
Can I still convert it to Sublimation??
Did it work?
My printer says to install the ink that came with printer. How do I fix this
can i convert my 7840 if i have used the regular ink? and what kind of paper to you print on that turned out awesome
Did it work?
Doing some research, I see that they have cartridges with chips on them. Will those work?
Hello. Have to read the description, if it says "chip one time use".
I don't understand. My current chip is telling printer that the cartridge is empty. So moving the chip to a new cartridge is still going to tell the printer it's empty. Do these printers keep going even if they think there is no ink?
I'm also reading comments about getting new chips, when available. At some point you will need new chips anyway?
Yes if your chip runs low and can see in the supply on printer, have to get a new chip even if you have ink in cartridge. They have not made the certain chip where we do not have to swap yet (why you hear chip shortage and that stuff).
Good morning I have the wf7840 and this is my second time changing the chips. Now the printer isn't recognizing the cartridge do anyone know how to fix this?
Hello. Have to ask few questions, how did you change the chips:
Did you but new refill cartridges with chips on them (like from etsy)?
Did you change the chips yourself, facing up correctly?
Did you update firmware on printer? NEVER UPDATE FIRMWARE!
Let me know see we can figure this out.
how do you reset your cartridges when they are close to showing empty with page count?
You will have to purchase new chips tonreplace back on refill cartridges for now. No reset device or infinite chips not availible yet. Check Etsy for good prices
I can open and close the blue cover for install the ink cartridge? Help
Can I buy the converted ink cartridges from you? I tried it and my printer is not working
I have added ink into the new cartridges and changed out the chip, but nothing will print. The ink is going into the maintenance box. Any suggestions on what I possibly did wrong??
1st connect your wifi If you haven't done this step, follow along and download recommemded drivers, then can fast forward to 9:47. You should have got the Epson page printed: ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
Sorry bout late reply, any questions feel free to ask.
He y there can I ask if is it true that you need to replace the sub ink cartridges each time you run out of ink? I can't see that being good for the chips to keep moving them around that much. Let me know your thoughts. I really need a wide print printer for my business but before I invest I want to ensure it's a good one. I was also looking at 1500 however I am hearing it does not print bold colors. Do you have an opinion on that as well? Thank you in advance for your help!!!!
Better off getting the ET-15000. The WF 7840 is good, but no infinite chip made as we know it, replace chips due to software, then worried about firmware (because IF you update firmware, then no more 3rd party chips would work).
@@diywithkenny8399 Thanks again, that is what I was thinking however I was then reading that the color quality was not the best on the prints. Have you found that to be true?
@@yournumberonesie5148 No the ET 15000 just as good. I only use Cosmo Ink. Also use some presets for my colors too. After awhile of printing, I do weekly print head cleans (about 2x or more) to keep the printer colors working (like a vehicle oil change).
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you, thanks so much you helped me out a ton!!!!!!!!!!
@@yournumberonesie5148 Welcome, but any printer after so many prints; you will see colors error, so the print head cleans will bring them back to speed. Once that occurs, run 2x or more print head cleans weekly (even if it sits because sublimation ink is different from regular inks). Trust me on this
Hello i came across your channel and i am looking in to getting in to printing shirts and have a few questions about converting a printer i think you are very knowledgeable at this and would love to talk with u about it
Hi Kenny, my printer is saying that some of the ink cartridges are low or empty. I've taken them out and they are still full. I've only printed a few times so I'm not sure why it's showing this. Can you assist me? Thx
It is the chip.. good that you are checking manually, but be prepare to swap chips soon. Can buy them decent price and not the whole refil-cartridge (on Etsy search wf 7840 or 7820 chips).
@@diywithkenny8399 Wow! You are on point with responding and it's always the "RIGHT" answer. Thank you from Canada!
Also NEVER UPDATE FIRMWARE on printer.. i know they will have the chips made so no more swapping for this printer sooner or later..any further questions feel free to ask any time.
Hello. This is probably a dumb question. But I bought a 7840 printer used it with it original and now its empty Can I still convert it over to sublimation. My kids place the ink in thinking that they were helping me set it up. But I wanted it to be used only for sublimating. Can it be saved or do I need to purchase another one
Hello & no question a dumb question over here; This link is best bet on refillable carttidges with chips: 812XL Refill Cartridges: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
Just pause at each step, after the labor part is done, fast forward this video to 9min 27seconds for best colors and adding a preset: ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
Feel free to ask any questions at any time, I will respond 😎
Omg. That was a quick response You are Definitely my favorite. So I will just watch your videos a few times and take notes so I don't mess up. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you❤😍
No worries & thanks 😎
Kenny T.V. your viedo has been very helpful. My Epson 7840 will be her T the end of the week. I did go on etsy for the refillable cartridges with chips. However could you explain what I would need to do differently since the cartridges will have chips.
Thank you I would appreciate it.
Have a blessed day.😊
That's cool. This converting process takes about 40min more or less. Cosmo Ink is on Etsy, but do have own website.
Recommend thier sublimation ink, can buy kit that comes with surenges (to fill).
Everything for sublimation in this video description (not comments), and have links.
Please watch this soon after you fill and install your refill cartridges: ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
But when you do get your printer and converting, if you get stuck, can always reach out here. 😎
Last thing, no need to do anything with the etsy refill cartridges but this, make sure the chips are facing up correctly by checking original epson cartridge chips, and the clear plug to fill ink can trash it, the color rubber seal will be placed there after filling & prime ink.
So question?
Every time you have to refill ink you have to buy a new cartridge and new chips?
Yes fot this printer 7820/7840. No reset chip or infinite chips made yet.
What's up Kenny? Really get a lot from your Videos. I have a question, can I refill the cartridge at least one time without changing the chip?
Hey! You will have to manually check your cartridges, take out carefully and refill as needed.. the sublimation ink will go faster than normal ink. Make sure you do print head cleanings too!
@@diywithkenny8399 in response to your message here Kenny, how often do you need to do print head cleanings? After refilling every time? Thank you!
what do I need to do if it doesn't recognize 1 cartridge? I took it out and put it back in.
Try removing all cartridges, turn off printer, unplug for 10 minutes, then turn on, place cartridges back in.
Which brand of refillable cartridges do I buy? I just got the wf7840
There multiple ways to get! Send some links point you in right direction. Hold on.
www.etsy.com/listing/987895305/
cosmos-ink.com/collections/sublimation-ink/products/cosmos-sublimation-ink-refills-cyan-magenta-yellow-black-for-epson-wf-7710-wf-7720-does-not-include-cartridges
check those links out! Refill Cartridge is 812XL & Cosmo Ink for sublimation. Can Google search WF 7840 sublimation conversion kits. But if you buy from the links below, can estimate $60. No commission pay, only helping.
K, I just got my cartridges you listed, "812XL" but how do these work? These have chips. Do I drain cartridge? These are full and look after market ink cartridges. Help, appreciated.
Can you use the cartridges that comes with the printer instead of replacing them?
Not if you want to convert it for sublimation
If you refill before it runs empty do you still need to replace chips?
Only when your "PRINTER" calling for ink cartridges to be changed, then new chips. You can refill anytime. Check my video below if you like, explains more on microchips.
ruclips.net/video/RpGKMmlkNh0/видео.html
Also you can purchase 812XL cartridges, to save some money. Recommend to change chips only when printer is saying "low ink". Do not wanna mess up the the software, until we get new chips that does not require change! Its coming just hold on lol.
Geesh. Ok. I hope they hurry up. Good thing is I have a smaller Epson that I will use for smaller projects. Thank you. I'll be back with more questions I'm sure. My 7840 is still on the box.
I ran off many prints, had to refill black once. So 2nd video I linked was approximately 3 weeks, that printing at least 11x14 inches designs. But it is your call and when you convert, just pause at each step. You got this 🙂
@@diywithkenny8399 I ended up getting rid of the 7820 because they aren't coming out with any firmware anytime soon. It has a lot more to do with the complexity of circumventing Epson's new firmware than the chip shortage that people are saying. That being said you have a great channel that is extremely well organized and informative!
Happy holidays Kenny
Sorry if I'm writing you late but I have a question.....can you use a CISS kit chipless kit in my 7780 epson?
Happy holidays.. I am not sure about the kit, and may have to research more
@@diywithkenny8399 good morning 🙏 ok will you let mr know, I saw it on gorilla utube
ok .. hmmm. Maybe it is out? Or he modified it to work? Interesting
@@diywithkenny8399 it's dynamic gorilla, so in his description what is a chipless activation key
Oh and I meant to say can you let me know when you research this lol...I think his video was a year ago...but this will be great instead of keep purchasing cartridges
I figured I turn the machine off an refill the sublimation ink then turn it back on is that possible 😏
will look into it.. because anything for WF 7840/7820 chipless anything not here in the u.s.a. yet
Ok so I have the conversion kit, followed your video to change the chips and ink. I know this is a stupid question but was I supposed to initialize the printer with the ink cartridges that it came with or take those chips off and put them on the refillable cartridges and then initialize?
No not necessary, now if you have the original epson ink already in printer, still convert it.
Feel free to ask any questions.
@@diywithkenny8399 I placed the refillable cartridges with the chips off the Epson printer before initializing and it's not recognizing that they are in the printer. It keeps giving me an error and stating to put the original ink cartridges in the printer
@@thomaswright2813 Ok. 1st remove all refill cartridges, turn off printer and unplug; then make sure the clear rubber seal plug is removed, and color rubber seal is replace near front of refill cartridge, make sure chip is facing correctly (4 copper thing on chip top). Check those out and them replug, turn on printer, replace refills.
Adding the clear rubber seal where you filled sublimation ink can trash it
sinchip trabaja excelente
aqui en Peru lo convertimos SINCHIPS
So I finally converted my 7840 and I have been using it but I can't find put how to print the 13×19 paper. I don't even see the option on the print app.
Hey Shanda.. you have to use the top paper tray, and you will sell a blue slider for paper size.. make sure use blue slider thing to secure paper before print. I use that for my 11x17s. 😎
Paper tray is looking on top of printer back of the scanner!
@@diywithkenny8399 I see where to put it but I don't have an option to print that size from the app or from my computer. Have you printed 13x19 before?
Kenny I found it! It's the A3+ option
@@phiwife oh i see what you were asking now.. lol i was thinking where to load😁
Hello New in your Channel, where can i order the ink cartridges at?...you mention "802s" cartridge kit?
...also, I just bought an Epson wf 7840, at first I thought I had made a mistake cause of its monster size lol. You see, I make piñatas, and I needed a printer that could print the lasgest size, so I guess I could only find something that would print 13×19, that really ends up printing 11.5×18, or smaller,...bummer.☹
At this point what I eant to get is niice vivid or bright neon colors or like the children's front cover coloring books.
Thank you and Peace🙏
Hello. Here a link to Etsy points you in the right directipn, but please research: www.etsy.com/search?q=wf%207840%20chips
Great tutorial but do you know how to revert it back to a regular printer. The ink cartridges and sublimation refills cost too much. Was hoping someone would have come up with a way to just buy the chips. I hate this printer.
How long do the chips typically last?
Hello. It can vary for busy usage, normal usage, or every now and then (including design sizes). Eventually will have to run "print head cleans" to bring back colors to normal, that takes away chip life. For me I can refill the cartridge 2 to 3 times before the actual chip expiring for normal usage.
will these refillable work with wf 7830
When replacing the chips. Can it be any chips from any epson, or does it have to be wf 7840 cartridge?
Make sure those chips are "Epson T812" ink cartriges. It has to be WF 7840/WF 7820
@@diywithkenny8399 I have those my black ink will not connect
@@myvisionitm78 it could be the chip getting loose when putting in the cartridge; double check; and place cartridge in as even, not to angle it in, before pushing to click it. Also make sure the chip is facing correctly. Hope that helps.
@@myvisionitm78 also did you shave off that bottom plastic part for the black ink cartridge? Go to 2 minute marker into video.
@@diywithkenny8399 I did, I know I have 3 of the chips is 7840 that came with the printer and the other one is 812 I'm sure that's what I did so I'm guessing all chips have to be the same number of the replacement chip
Are the cartridges clear or black because they are showing black in the link
Ok they are suppose to be clear, thanks for pointing that out.
tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
Oh the link in pin in comments is good
Excuse spamming replies, the link showing black epson cartridges was to get more chips if needed
What happens when it is saying it don't reconize the chip. I reinstall it and it is still saying error.
After only 12 prints my wf7840 is saying "Cartidge not recognized" on the magenta cartridge, these chips are the ones that came with the epson ink cartridges in the box with the printer. Any suggestions?
Hmmn, have you remove cartridge and check to see the chip is not loose?
Also just asking the printer never said "ink low"?
Kenny T.V. Yes about 6 times in the last 3 days. I have made sure it’s installed properly…. It was working just suddenly quit.
Cartridge is half way full with ink, I can not get it to work
Kenny T.V. No never said ink low
@@hopeshaw8310 Ok. Did you remove the magenta cartridge and check chip and put back to see if that worked? Only thing i can think of is that chip moving 🤔
Hello, I loved your video I have a question do you know what is the biggest size paper you can print on? I was looking at getting a different epson before I watched your video. Trying to see if I can purchase this one because it’s cheaper.
Thanks in advance
Hello, WF 7840 can go 13x19" paper size maxed. Thank you for watching.
Add also, cannot beat the pricing. But draw back is no firmware chips yet. So will have to swap out the microchips and can use cheaper epson ink 812XL get chips. Not to mess up the software when WF saying low ink. Appreciate again the comment.
@@diywithkenny8399 thanks for you very quick response. I already have a sawgrass 400 I bought a few years but it doesn’t print 13x19 and the newer one sawgrass 1000 is over a thousand. I was looking at the epson et 16600 I can’t them barely and the ones I find is very high. I need the 13x19 print area now.
Thanks again for your response. You are a good teacher and keep making great videos!
@@LilCari Welcome any time, this printer a monster, Just to confirm your answer 13x19" , link straight from Epson epson.com/For-Work/Printers/Inkjet/WorkForce-Pro-WF-7840-Wireless-Wide-format-All-in-One-Printer/p/C11CH67201#:~:text=Built%20from%20the%20ground%20up,%2C%20500%2Dsheet%20paper%20capacity.
Can I convert a espon Ef 7830 print that’s been already used with the espon ink
You did mean WF 7830? Before I can say yes, check the original Epson ink cartridge see if it is 812. If it is yes you can convert it same way WF 7840 & 7820.
@@diywithkenny8399 how do I find out if it’s a 812
@@felix-blaz it the original epson ink cartridges that came with printer. Should have a number on there, you looking for T812 or 812. Hope that helps. Look at the cartridges.
@@diywithkenny8399 am I still able to convert a printer to sub if I’ve already use the original epson ink with the printer
@@felix-blaz Can try the current chips, But recommend you need to buy new set of 812 ink cartridges to use the chips onto the refill cartridges. (Because chips will say low ink sooner or later and have to repeat process)
Until new software for printer availible but that is later.
soi take the chip off the inks that came with my 7840 printer?
Yes. You can do it that way, and place them onto the refillable cartridges, or you can purchase the refill cartridges with chips on them from Etsy, can send the link.
www.etsy.com/listing/1007470036/four-pk-epson-812xl-empty-with-chips?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Epson+812xl+Empty+with+chips&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
Whatever will work best for you. Feel free to ask any more questions you may have.
Good day Sir, I was wondering during do you know how to download grade the firmware update that just came out? It gave me an error to replace my ink cartridges and I just bought them.
Hello. Hmmmn did you update firmware at all?
Also I will get back with you soon as I can.
@@diywithkenny8399 yes sir I did and it messed up everything
@@diywithkenny8399 okay I appreciate you
Hey Hayes. Check back for reply, I gotcha shortly 😎
can it bechanged back to the regular printing
Yes. Can always put back regular ink at any time! When you do, just run a few head print cleans, use regular copying paper for the next step print, and the printer is back for regular prints.
Hi! where do i get the 802 cartridges and do i need to do any settings to the printer?
There are a few options to get the refill cartridges (2 links): tinyurl.com/fmhkd67t (full set, ink, no chips) or tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk (refill cartridges with chips no ink)
Also you can check out video description, where you can buy the ink, and other sublimation products.
Would watch this after labor part, but make sure you setup your printer wifi: ruclips.net/video/_ynd-X5A13Q/видео.html
Then you can setup up your preset settings for printing (start at 9min 27 seconds): ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
Last thing, any questions feel free to ask anytime
Hey Kenny, I was researching tips on how to resolve issue with printer not recognizing cartridges and just read a comment from you saying not to update firmware. and I remembered that I didn't have that issue before the update. Please tell me how I can resolve that issue.
Sorry late reply, where did you buy the chips from?
@@diywithkenny8399 From PaperBryanCompany
Hmmmn. Try this: Remove the chip-cartridges, then unplug printer for 30 minutes. Replug and replace cartridges.
@@diywithkenny8399 Ok, I'll try to remove for 30 mins, only did it for like 5 mins
@@sheilacleave8344 Did it work?
Hey I just replaced my ink as it said my ink was getting low. I replaced the chips with my “initial setup cartridge” chips, and it says those are for initial setup only. So now I have full ink but it’s reading empty. I need to buy new chips or is there a way around this?
Yo. Unfortunetly have to replace "the chip" when the printer say change. Can refill manually as needed but chip life will continue it course. We all still waiting on the chipless/chip resetter stuff.
@@diywithkenny8399 right. I replaced the chips. My problem is, is when I first got the printer. It came with Initial Setup Cartridges. I didn’t use them, I went right into sublimation, so when I first setup the printer I used the refillable cartridges from an Etsy shop. Well now it’s reading that those are empty, so I swapped the chips with the Initial Setup Cartridge chips, but it’s telling me those are for Initial Setup only.
Is there a way around this? Can I not use these chips?
Hmmm. That is weird. I assume you use same colors per chip, what you can do is remove all cartridges, then turn off printer, and then unplug amd let it rest for 10 miutes or more. Comeback, plug in, turn on, replace cartridges (make sure the chip is placed firm and facing up correctly. ALSO - Whenever you see FIRMWARE UPDATE "on" printer, DONNOT UPDATE, can turn option off on printer in settings. Let me know.. worse case scenario may have to buy a set of chips, cheapest I seen are on Etsy, but research.
@@diywithkenny8399 ok cool
Thanx man. I’ll give it a shot
@@Aspire7 Forgot to add once you turn on & put cartridgesback in, try a print head clean (option to do 2nd step printout BUT not neccesary). Let me know.
Can we still covert it without using the empty cartilage
Not sure what are you asking there? You mean use original epson ink cartridge?
Hello sir, I followed all your instructions and when I did a test page no ink shown up on my paper. What did I do wrong? I have the same printer WF-7840
Hey. Did you remove the clear rubber seal to fill ink? Then take the color rubber seal and replace it?
Clear rubber seal can trash it, color rubber seal will be near front where chip is.
Also did you connect your epson printer to your computer? will have to go to www.epson.com/support/
Last thing, check this video out for printer settings please. Will show you support part, then fast forward to 9min 27seconds: ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
Anything else, feel free to ask 😎
@@diywithkenny8399 thank you, it finally started to work and I appreciate you and your wisdom.
You sound just like Ice T. I love his voice!
As for turning this printer into a sub printer, I appreciate the effort but; it doesn’t even seem worth it. I don’t want to purchase and waste ink just for the chip. I sure wish someone could figure out how to bypass the ink level thingy on this printer.
Guess I’ll keep waiting...
Lol thanks. Firmware chips are not made or not in this country far as I know. When my current chips get low, will try some solutions I have dug up. But for now it is what it is 😅.
Oh yea.. i did remember you can convert any EcoTank easily by using sublimation ink, just have to figure out which printer.. just in case.
Is this a wide format printer?
Hello Mr. Kenny,
Hope all is well. I purchase the WF 7840 last week and the 802 refillable ink cartridges. I look at your video over 4 times step by step to make sure I'm doing it correctly. After replacing the chip off of the original cartridges onto the refillable cartridges, fill the cartridge with the hiipoo sublimation ink and once the WF-7840 printer stated to install the ink cartridges, I install all the ink cartridges the way you stated, and the printer would not recognize the cartridges. So, I remove the cartridges from the printer and then unplugged the printer the plugged the printer back in and install the refillable cartridges again. The printer still not recognizing the refillable cartridges.
Please :( help!!!!!!!
Thanks Maxine
I am having the same problem. 😢
get a chip resetter..
Hi Kenny,
I have a WF 7840 that I've been sublimating on for a while (using all your videos, so thanks!) Now, I'm getting Error code 000041. Can you or anyone on our 'DIY With Kenny' community help me with that?
Do you have to keep changing the chip when have to refill cartridges?
Hello, yes unfortunetly for this, sublimation ink do last and manually refill during current chips (good thing). No firmware chips made yet. Better option would be EcoTank 15000 if you want to print bigger.
@@diywithkenny8399 so I can change the chip for initial set up, but with cartridges installed still refill them if need to as long as I fill them before register as empty?
@@LauraSilveria Yes but if you have used original chips for normal printing, the chip life is less. Best purchase is here at Etsy (Chips & Refillable Cartridges) : tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
@@LauraSilveria Then you can purchase the sublimation ink, but make sure you get the surenges to fill refillable-cartridges.
@@diywithkenny8399 yeah I have all that already for my wf-3620 , just have to convert this new one. I hope they come out with reset chips or chipless firmware soon
PLEASE OPEN & READ: Need new chips, the best deal will be on Etsy! Get chips attached on refill cartridges only, Link: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
After labor part (swap chips, fill ink, and rest) please watch this to set up print drivers on computer, after download fast forward to 9min 27secs for WF : ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/RpGKMmlkNh0/видео.html Check the link for more microchips info!
Will the bottom stick out a tad?
@@1988ccline Referring to applying the microchip on the refill cartridge? I have explained that part in the video. But if that, not the question, please explain more about what you're asking.
Yea I didnt catch it then... I seen where u said to push it in or take that part off to help it go in easier but didn't catch it it then laid flat or not
@@1988ccline It is ok, just be sure to shave bottom nub plastic part flush.. then the nub-plastic on left/righ/top will hold the chip, that when you press in. Angle the top of chip to fit it in helps. 🙂
I just watched it again and didn't catch it. Hopefully that isn't a sign about today lol
Ok, a friend said she shaved the bottom one off but then it kept throwing codes so I kind of was trying to see if it mattered or not, my chips are all being held in there good, but wasn't sure that tiny gap would hurt. Thank you
Open up the full pin comment for all the details. Any questions just drop em. You all got this 😎
Hi Kenny. Thanks for the great tutorial! If you have switched to the Cosmo Ink, do you still need to have a new chip every time you refill the tanks? I was looking around and noticed on the one used in video, you have to use a new chip every time. Thanks :-)
Hey J L, no you will have to manually refill any sublimation ink while the chips just reading depending how much is used. The printer will let you know when the chips part is low. Then swap chips.
Also wanted to add.. I usually refill sublimation ink 2x or more, and all depends on designs & paper size. Hope that explains it. Because of the pandemic the chipless for refill has not reach us over here.
@@diywithkenny8399 thanks Kenny. So I do have to get new chips. That could be expensive everytime. Does anyone know how to "trick" the chip?
Hey. There the supply shortage which you may have heard about chip shortage. Now it was suppose to be out but pandemic put a stop to a lot of things. Unfortunetly no firmware chip (reuse same chips no swapping), no device to reset, or anything else. I have done my research, even tried paperclips, turn off power, and a few more other stuff to trick the WF. But if you are selling as a business, make your profit and upgrade to a EcoTank 15000 or 8550 (for bigger prints 11x17 & 13x19). I do still use my 8.5x11 ET 3760 depending my work.
Also the etsy seller in my description would be cheapest so far, chips and refill cartridges at lowest price I came accross. Hope that explains everything.
Wooo hooo!! I did it.
Lol 😂 it was easy.
My printer will not recognize the black and cyan cartridges since I changed them
I have the WF-7840. I followed the sublimation conversion but my printer is not printing ink at all. It is going through the motion but it is printing blank sheets. Please help.
Hello. Ok so I assume wifi is connected. Then please visit www.epson.com/support/ Then type in your printer "wf 7840" or other versions, then download "recommended" print drivers.
@@diywithkenny8399, that is done.
Ok.. let me ask you this, when filling up the refill cartridge, did you throw away the clear seal, and take the color seal from back to replace it?
@@diywithkenny8399 I did not throw anything away. How do I take the cartridges out of the printer to check without messing up anything? (sad face)
place thumb towards back, and index finger to to press the clip, lift straight up... IF you see the color seal on back end of cartridge, it needs to be place where you filled up ink, the clear rubber seal can trash that.
I'm having issues putting the chips on
Can this process be used with the epson expression hd xp?
If it is the XP-15000 ecotank then yes! The expression hd have no conversion kit (yet).
@@diywithkenny8399 first of all THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING!! the box says expressions photo hd xp 15000?
Any Epson Ecotank are good, if you want bigger prints ET-15000 & ET-8550. WorkForce requires using chips and aftermarket refill-cartridges. If you could find wf-7710 or 7720 they print big and have reusable chips, newer ones like wf-7840/7820 the chip reset or reusable chips not made due to plandemic as of yet. Hope that helps explaining.
Greatly appreciated
Welcome.. feel free to ask anytime.