UPDATE 07/16/21: Need new chips, the best deal will be on Etsy LINK BELOW! Get chips attached on refill cartridges only. PLEASE DO YOU OWN RESEARCH! Link: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
I just ran across your video. Just got a refurbished 7840 from epson and I followed you instructions but I can't get a good printing nozzle check, I cleaned and re- ran about 6 times.
UPDATE 07/16/21: Link below! Need new chips, the best deal will be on Etsy! Get chips attached on refill cartridges only. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! Link: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
That's great. Do not forget to download the "Recommended Drivers at www.epson.com/support (search your printer name, then download. DO NOT UPDATE ANY FIRMWARE ON PRINTER/PC 😎
Very straightforward and informative. I have a converted ET-2720 but would like a large format sublimation printer that doesn't cost too much. Thanks!!!
Hey there Kenny, I just purchased a 2nd set of cartridges with chips. My 1st set of cartridges didn’t work. When I installed the cartridges my Epson WF-7840 only recognizes the Yellow. I’ve tried removing them, reinstalling and still no recognition. Are there any steps I could take to rectify this issue?
I am new to sublimation and I have a question about the printer If you are using a refillable cartridge..why do you need to change the chips. Why wouldn't you just be able to refill with the sublimation paint? Do you have to change the chips very often? I know you indicate that the printer is saying the replace the cartridges...just don't understand why. Your video IS very helpful.
Good question. Since there no firmware chips made yet, the epson printer software will call for the ink to be changed right, the print driver will refuse to print. So therefore have to change chips. There maybe ways to bypass this, im still researching for a solid method.
@@diywithkenny8399 are you using the ink up from the blackcartridge, then swapping out that chip from the black cart. nd putting that onto the clearcart?
Hi Kenny. It’s been over a year are there any updates on chips. I’m looking to purchase and convert the printer very soon. Thank you. Your videos are awesome!
Hello. Did you mean WF-7840? You can refill sublimation ink anytime, but when your printer says ink is low, I recommend yes will have to change out the microchips, don't want to mess up any of your current printer software. Because no new "software/firmware chips" are made yet for these newer wf-7840/7820.
@@catfishingthebluegrass8282 Yes unfortunetly until they create a new software/firmware chips. But I have updated the pin in comments and Etsy seller selling whole combo chips on cartridges (chips only good for one use), beats buying any othe ink cartridges, but still research please for any better deals.
I bought a new Epson wf 7840, never used the ink cartridges it came with. I bought new refillable cartridges that came with the chips already attached to the cartridges. We’ll after setting everything up, when I print nothing prints but blank pages. It reads all the colors are there and full but no print. What did I do wrong?
Hello! Good question and will ask you this: When you filled up sublimation ink, did you remove the clear rubber seal? Also did you replace the clear rubber seal with the color rubber seal? There should be no seal on back end on refill cartridge. Watch video at 5min 45sec: ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
I removed the rubber seal when I was filling them up with ink, then it was replaced back on the cartridges. I did not remove anything else from the cartridges.
Hey I noticed at the 4min mark you don’t have the back plugs in your cartridges. My printer is printing blanks and I have the plugs in mine. Am I to remove those?
@@diywithkenny8399got it working man. Appreciate you. Got my first pic printed but it’s showing my black is almost empty. I did a lot of test prints but it never used any ink. I still gotta replace the chip tho eh?
Any time & ask away. NEVER UPDATE FIRMWARE on printer. Just manually check your sublimation ink, refill as needed. Also search Etsy marketplace for chips.. better prices than buying the epson ink for the chips. Hopefully they bring that chipless soon so we all dont have to keep buying chips.
Hey Kenny, I followed everything perfectly, but my printer isn’t printing any colors. I’ve pushed the ink through, print head cleaning, and nozzle check. Please help.
Hello. Did you download the recommended drivers from www.epson.com/support (have to find your printer. then download). DO NOT UPDATE FIRMWARE ON PRINTER‼️
can you use the chips that come on the refillable cartridges? I tried changing them with the original ink chips and it wont read it but it reads it with the chip the cartridge came with but no ink comes out
I'm about to buy my girl this printer to swap to a sublimation printer. Besides changing the original chips over to the replacement cartridges like in your video, is there anything else that has to be done?
Hey Jason. No.. just remember match the colors when swapping chips, and to shave that "bottom" plastic nub only on refill cartridges where chip goes. You should be good.
@@catfishingthebluegrass8282 Those are the chips where we won't need to buy any more ink and swap chips. Like the older version WF-7720 have those software/firmware chips. That what the wait is for.. unfortunetly.
This stuffs confusing. So I can just refill with sublimation ink as needed and keep the same chips on the replacement cartridges and don't need any special software?? Sorry for the hassle, just trying to understand
I have a workforce 7840 and I'm looking to change it to sublimation, it uses 812xl ink and it cost like a 100 dollars and I don't want to keep buying that ink. Can I change this printer to sublimation even tho I already used it? If so, how can I do it?
Hello. Before you decide to convert this printer to sublimation, please be aware you will still have to buy chips every time printer say low ink. Epson EcoTank 15000 all you have to do is fill sublimation ink (prints 13x19s & 11x17s too). But as asked here a link give you direction: www.etsy.com/search?q=wf%207840%20chips
Hello. The link above comment would be cheaper, the rest will depend on your situation and/or personal/business model. So works or best ootions for you.
No the chip and printer thinks regular ink and runs out; you will have to manually watch your cartridges to refill as need. BUT once chip expires have to buy and replace, there is no software, chip rest devices, or infinite chips yet. Why i recommend Ecotank 15000
May I ask a question.... I accidentally broke the original magenta chip on my WF 7840. I followed your instructions on converting my WF to sublimate. I went to the Epson store and purchased a new magenta ink and changed the chip but now its telling me that I'm low on magenta ink; however, my chamber is full? I have done several test prints to no avail. My printer is indicting that my ink is being used but no print out? Could you help me out.
@@diywithkenny8399 I purchased a magenta single cartridge from Epson. I contacted Epson and they suggested that I do several head cleaning; however, to no avail?
@@pizeno60 That is kinda weird if you are using a Epson chip? Have you tried to remove all cartridges, then turn off power for 30min, and plig back in, place cartridges in?
Hello and thank you. Sorry I do not, vut here a link where I direct most to get the cartridges & chips from Etsy: www.etsy.com/search?q=wf%207840%20chips
Hello and ok. Hmmmmn will have to ask few questions: is the chip new? Also is the chip facing up correctly? Is the chip snug correctly - meaning those plastic nubs are top and sides and bottom nub shaved off?
@@diywithkenny8399 I didn't shave the sides but I also didn't on any. Ill try that. I watched another video that did also. Yes the chip is new. Trying now BRB
I have a question I have done all of that and I printed my page to make sure my lines are correct. And there not I did a head cleaning and all I get is spots of ink on my paper can you tell me what I did wrong
Hello. Have to ask a few questions to better understand please: Was your printer running normal with original cartridges? Did you prime your refill cartridges like the original (part 1) tutorial? Prime is taking your suringe and without pointy needle, put the end where fill ink and pull up to get the air pockets out.
Hello I purchased the refillable cartridges with chips for my Epson workforce 7840 from Printerinkstore on Etsy . I would like to know can I fill those cartridges with sublimation ink then put in the printer for initial set up? Or do I need to use the chips that came with the epson printer for initial setup then put the new cartridges with sublimation ink into the printer after initial set up with the chips that came with the printer. Please help thank you! Sorry for the long question!
You don't have to change chips, but save the original cartridges if you want to save money and swap the chips when the printer says change (you will know). Also you will have to manually check the sublimation ink and can refill any time. Sound like you are good to go. But make sure you set up your computer and visit www.epson.com/support/ will send video if you haven't watched, also to setup print preferences and colors (send link)
Regardless you will have to monitor the sublimation ink, so refill as needed. Issue is the chip life & replacing every time the printer warning "low ink".
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you so much for getting back to me! I did find someone who sells the refills with the chilp already in them, just to confirm s each time this printer says low ink I would have to go and buy these chip cartridges each time?
Sorry been busy, watch this video and fast forward to 6min & 10secs (show how to prime the cartridge, take air out):ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
@@diywithkenny8399 ok cool. Appreciate that man I ran into another dilemma tho. I just setup my printer for the first time. With the refillable cartridges and ink, but when I do test prints. My pages are blank, and now my black ink is half empty. Any idea what I should do
That video I sent you should just backtrack, did you download the "Recommended Drivers" from www.epson.com/support (then find your printer, then download).
@@diywithkenny8399 I got all the drivers installed before and did the initial setup with the sub ink cartridges. I think where I messed up is when my ink was charging, I still had the vent plugs plugged in because it’s still printing blanks…
Hey .. ok. Have to ask few questions: Did you fill the ink remove clear seal, and replace it with the color seal? Did you download the "recommended drivers" from www.epson.com/support (have to find your printer them download)? Where you get the chips, or did you swap them yourself? Im around to answer and help
Hello. Ok. Did you shave off the bottom part plastic nub, middle bottom. Are you swapping your own chips? Watch this video.. the chip part few minutes in:ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
I had my printer for 5 months now, converted it awhile back. My black is showing the x stating it's not recognizing the ink. I changed it with a new chip twice. This is frustrating
Also make sure the chip is facing up correctly (4 copper things top and more copper on bottom). I have switched chips with no problems. It is either a print head cleaning (need to run like 5x), check the chip placement. You got this 😎
Dang sorry to hear that, it does take few extra to maintain.. even for the ecotanks. But least with ecotanks can do the print head cleaning, and no worries of chips. We need that chip rest or chipless firmware, but have to wait.
Please help someone!!! ;( Just got all the ink installed into this printer and it will NOT work! It prints but it's like there isnt any ink. The paper is completely blank...So frustrating
Hello, when you filled the sublimation ink, did you take off the near the back the color rubber part and use that for the plug? [When you filled, you move the plastic rubber that not color.]
Fast forward vid to about 3:30 when I remove cartridge.. you should see the color rubber part where you refill ink, i took that off from the rear from refill cartridge
Sorry to hear! Check printer panel for: Is the printer saying low ink? Then change chips!. Also have to manually check to refill cartridges to see sublimation ink inside there. Then run a print nozzle test. Let me know.
well, the cartridges are new and filled and worked for 3 sheets then it stated "printer can't read cartridges..." I then removed and replaced but now it just won't print - Should I move to just buying an epson eco tank 15000?
Hmmm. Could just power off, trouble shoot that way. But yea if you can get ET 15000, less stress.. just get the et sublimation ink from www.cosmoink.com which will have the nozzles to fill up. Hope you get it working WF.
Can use any software off your computer. Me personally use Silhouette Studio (free version) where I can setup page size & size up image before printing.
Thank you for the great info! I can’t get mine to print anything yet using the start up cartridges/chips that came with the printer. I’ve done all the maintenance and set up now it’s saying I’m almost out of ink! Lord help me yall what am I doing wrong?
Ok. Did you use original chips and cartridge for normal use? If you did is because of software. What you have to do now is to buy a new set unfortunetly (because no new software/firmware chips are not out for these newer printers YET!) Once you replace the older chips, you should be running like new. Can search Amazon, Office Depot, Ebay, Best Buy deals for "wf7840/7820 epson ink cartridges".
REPLYno sir I purchased the refillable ones and put the chips on those and have not been able to print the first thing. I’m buying the ones you used in part 2 now but I’m just concerned as to why the others didn’t work.
Oh ok my bad. Let me ask you the original chips ever been used prior to swapping? If you did use regular chip to print off normal paperwork type stuff, it loses the chip life regardless..
Hello, thank you for your videos on the wf 7840 conversion...I have purchased 2...one to convert to sublimation. And the other to have to print out larger prints...for the sublimation conversion..it seems like this would be costly having to buy new chips each time. The cost could really add up. Kenny what do you think? Wondering if I should send one back and look for other large print machines to convert where I wouldn't have to keep replacing the chips. Thank you once again...I have 2 days to return the wf 7840...
OK. Yes for now there are no "FIRMWARE CHIPS" made yet. Will have to buy new chips again for this WF printer. I am still working on research to by pass. Best option is Epson EcoTank 15000 estimate $600, get inks from www.cosmoink.com.
@@marleymarley1360 Make sure you manually check your sublimation ink on the WF if you running a lot of prints. Always around to answer any questions. 😎
Hello. Gonna have to ask a few questions. Either you swap or bought the etsy chips, are they facing correctly? After removing the clear rubber seal to fill the sublimation ink, did you replace it with the color rubber seal (throw away clear ones)? Last question; after connect wifi, did you download the "recommend drivers" from www.epson.com/support/ ? Watch this video for that step: ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
@@diywithkenny8399 1. Yes I swap the chip the Magenta only. 2 Yes the chip is in correctly 5 bars at the bottom. 3. Yes I through the clear Rubber stopper away and the magenta color rubber stoppers is in the right whole. Yes I downloaded the driver. Thanks for your help. Please reply. IT SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE
Also. If you only swap the Magenta color only, does the magenta showing full or empty? What is the printer screen saying? Excuse me for asking just need more information.
Hello! I'm getting a error message for my magnets. Its reads all colors except for that one. I've changed ink cartridges, primed it, shook it a few times...and nothing is working!! Help me please...
Carefully remove cartridge, make sure chip is snug and facing up right, also your color rubber seal should be where you fill in ink, no clear rubber seal (throw away) and magenta color rubber seal near front where chip is. Carefully place cartridge back. But main thing is make sure chip facing correctlly and not loose
@@diywithkenny8399 I did everything I seen you do on the video. I've taken it put several times and even changed to a new ink cartridge. I think it is the chip itself. I'm going to try replacing it and see if that works..
@@diywithkenny8399 it's a continuous ink system. I have been researching the 7840 and found the ciss system. It seems as if you never have to change the cartridge because there is a reservoir that feeds ink into the cartridges continuously.
oh lol i know what it is now. Never knew the name. No so far because of pandemic the claim is chip shortage for whatever reason. So will need the infinite chip or chip reset device for that. Be nice to have, have done all my research... better off getting a eco tank 15000
What if I have already started using my WF-7820 as a regular printer, but wanna convert it to a sublimation printer, is that possible, and how do I do that?
Hello, you can still convert it; for the left-over original ink inside the printer, can just do a few "print nozzle test" until you see a "dull" look from sublimation ink.
@@diywithkenny8399 I’m VERY new to the sublimation world 😩 so could you explain a little more as to what I do with the regular ink that’s already in the printer…please?
@@regenasimmons2534 Leave original in there until you have ecerything you need to convert. Once you replace the new refill cartridges, with ink, just run a few print nozzle checks on normal paper.
Sublimation is for polyester garments at 100%, 65%, and 50% (vintage look), can also use on ceramic mugs. Certain vinyl can sublimate designs on. Cannot sublimate on darker colors, because no white ink. Hope that made some sense 😎
EPSON SUCKS. I have 2 Epson and they will now not accept INK. "Ink cartridge not recognized" Emptied out reset, turned off and back on replaced cartridges still the same old thing. WF-7820. On the other hand I have 3 Canon and 2 HP printers that work flawlessly. Personal feeling EPSON SUCKS.
UPDATE 07/16/21: Need new chips, the best deal will be on Etsy LINK BELOW! Get chips attached on refill cartridges only. PLEASE DO YOU OWN RESEARCH! Link: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
Is this still best place to buy chips? Printer isn't reading magenta chip. Any chips permanent where I won't have to keep buying them?
I just ran across your video. Just got a refurbished 7840 from epson and I followed you instructions but I can't get a good printing nozzle check, I cleaned and re- ran about 6 times.
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UPDATE 07/16/21: Link below! Need new chips, the best deal will be on Etsy! Get chips attached on refill cartridges only. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! Link: tinyurl.com/ukb5j9vk
I’m finally setting up my WF 7820
I keep coming back to your videos to guid me threw it.
Thanks. ❤️
That's great. Do not forget to download the "Recommended Drivers at www.epson.com/support (search your printer name, then download. DO NOT UPDATE ANY FIRMWARE ON PRINTER/PC 😎
Very straightforward and informative. I have a converted ET-2720 but would like a large format sublimation printer that doesn't cost too much. Thanks!!!
Thank you for this. Much needed needed info👍🏽
Very much welcome!
Hey there Kenny, I just purchased a 2nd set of cartridges with chips. My 1st set of cartridges didn’t work. When I installed the cartridges my Epson WF-7840 only recognizes the Yellow. I’ve tried removing them, reinstalling and still no recognition. Are there any steps I could take to rectify this issue?
Ty so much I figured out the problem watching this video
Ok cool. Well any further questions, feel free to ask away.
I am new to sublimation and I have a question about the printer If you are using a refillable cartridge..why do you need to change the chips. Why wouldn't you just be able to refill with the sublimation paint? Do you have to change the chips very often? I know you indicate that the printer is saying the replace the cartridges...just don't understand why. Your video IS very helpful.
Thank you this helped me out so much because I was lost.
That's great! Feel free to ask questions any time.
Quick question if you keep the cartridges filled with sublimation ink and not let it get low , you don’t have to replace the chip
Good question. Since there no firmware chips made yet, the epson printer software will call for the ink to be changed right, the print driver will refuse to print. So therefore have to change chips.
There maybe ways to bypass this, im still researching for a solid method.
@@diywithkenny8399 are you using the ink up from the blackcartridge, then swapping out that chip from the black cart. nd putting that onto the clearcart?
No. Filling the clear cartridge with black sublimation ink, then add the chip from the black ink cartridge.
Hi. I'm so late watching this. I want to convert my 7740. Are refillable cartridges available now that you know of?
Hi Kenny. It’s been over a year are there any updates on chips. I’m looking to purchase and convert the printer very soon. Thank you. Your videos are awesome!
I have a question, I'm thinking about purchasing a ET- 7840 and convert it to sublimate. Do you have to install new chips everytime you do a refill?
Hello. Did you mean WF-7840? You can refill sublimation ink anytime, but when your printer says ink is low, I recommend yes will have to change out the microchips, don't want to mess up any of your current printer software. Because no new "software/firmware chips" are made yet for these newer wf-7840/7820.
So are you saying if your printer says low ink. Buy the 812xl and remove the chips from them and put those chips on the original refill cartridges?
@@catfishingthebluegrass8282 Yes unfortunetly until they create a new software/firmware chips. But I have updated the pin in comments and Etsy seller selling whole combo chips on cartridges (chips only good for one use), beats buying any othe ink cartridges, but still research please for any better deals.
I bought a new Epson wf 7840, never used the ink cartridges it came with. I bought new refillable cartridges that came with the chips already attached to the cartridges. We’ll after setting everything up, when I print nothing prints but blank pages. It reads all the colors are there and full but no print. What did I do wrong?
Hello! Good question and will ask you this: When you filled up sublimation ink, did you remove the clear rubber seal? Also did you replace the clear rubber seal with the color rubber seal? There should be no seal on back end on refill cartridge.
Watch video at 5min 45sec: ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
I removed the rubber seal when I was filling them up with ink, then it was replaced back on the cartridges. I did not remove anything else from the cartridges.
So your saying to replace the white rubber seal with the colored seals for each cartridge?
@@vee_theegemini Exactly lol. Throw away clear seal, color rubber seal will move from back end towards front end where the chip is at.
@@diywithkenny8399 oh ok, got it. Thanks Kenny! I’ll keep you posted on my prints.
Hey I noticed at the 4min mark you don’t have the back plugs in your cartridges. My printer is printing blanks and I have the plugs in mine. Am I to remove those?
Yes, throw away clear plugs and move the color ones forward.
@@diywithkenny8399got it working man. Appreciate you. Got my first pic printed but it’s showing my black is almost empty. I did a lot of test prints but it never used any ink. I still gotta replace the chip tho eh?
Any time & ask away. NEVER UPDATE FIRMWARE on printer. Just manually check your sublimation ink, refill as needed. Also search Etsy marketplace for chips.. better prices than buying the epson ink for the chips. Hopefully they bring that chipless soon so we all dont have to keep buying chips.
@@diywithkenny8399 mos def
Sorry LOL lots of questions what's the difference between the 7820 and the 7840?
Hey Kenny, I followed everything perfectly, but my printer isn’t printing any colors. I’ve pushed the ink through, print head cleaning, and nozzle check. Please help.
Hello. Did you download the recommended drivers from www.epson.com/support (have to find your printer. then download). DO NOT UPDATE FIRMWARE ON PRINTER‼️
I wonder if we’re using those chips, if we can use a chip resetting device to avoid buying chips so frequently.
That's the proper way 😎 nice.
Thank You!
can you use the chips that come on the refillable cartridges? I tried changing them with the original ink chips and it wont read it but it reads it with the chip the cartridge came with but no ink comes out
I'm about to buy my girl this printer to swap to a sublimation printer. Besides changing the original chips over to the replacement cartridges like in your video, is there anything else that has to be done?
Hey Jason. No.. just remember match the colors when swapping chips, and to shave that "bottom" plastic nub only on refill cartridges where chip goes. You should be good.
What about software/firmware? Don't need anything special?
@@catfishingthebluegrass8282 Those are the chips where we won't need to buy any more ink and swap chips. Like the older version WF-7720 have those software/firmware chips. That what the wait is for.. unfortunetly.
@@catfishingthebluegrass8282 Sublimation ink should last and can refill anytime. That you will have to manually check.
This stuffs confusing. So I can just refill with sublimation ink as needed and keep the same chips on the replacement cartridges and don't need any special software?? Sorry for the hassle, just trying to understand
I have a workforce 7840 and I'm looking to change it to sublimation, it uses 812xl ink and it cost like a 100 dollars and I don't want to keep buying that ink. Can I change this printer to sublimation even tho I already used it? If so, how can I do it?
Hello. Before you decide to convert this printer to sublimation, please be aware you will still have to buy chips every time printer say low ink. Epson EcoTank 15000 all you have to do is fill sublimation ink (prints 13x19s & 11x17s too). But as asked here a link give you direction: www.etsy.com/search?q=wf%207840%20chips
@@diywithkenny8399 ok so it's not worth it to chage it cause it would be the same.
Hello. The link above comment would be cheaper, the rest will depend on your situation and/or personal/business model. So works or best ootions for you.
@@diywithkenny8399 so every time the ink runs out I have to buy those chip and also the ink when it's finish from the bottle?
No the chip and printer thinks regular ink and runs out; you will have to manually watch your cartridges to refill as need. BUT once chip expires have to buy and replace, there is no software, chip rest devices, or infinite chips yet. Why i recommend Ecotank 15000
hey kenny I watch your video thank you for the info ok can I put a little drop of glue on my chip so it stay's on
Will the printer Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 acept this cartridge too?
hey Kenny my wf 7840 keep saying maintenance error after I inserted the filled ink cartridges . Please help
has there been any progress on getting the software for chipless printing yet? or a ciss
Nothing as of yet. Others are going for Epson Ecotanks for easier conversion. That do make sense.
May I ask a question.... I accidentally broke the original magenta chip on my WF 7840. I followed your instructions on converting my WF to sublimate. I went to the Epson store and purchased a new magenta ink and changed the chip but now its telling me that I'm low on magenta ink; however, my chamber is full? I have done several test prints to no avail. My printer is indicting that my ink is being used but no print out? Could you help me out.
Have you done any firmware updates? Also when replacing the cartridge with aftermarket chips, where did you get them from?
@@diywithkenny8399 I purchased a magenta single cartridge from Epson. I contacted Epson and they suggested that I do several head cleaning; however, to no avail?
@@pizeno60 Did you do a "Firmware" update on printer?
@@diywithkenny8399 yes sir I did
@@pizeno60 That is kinda weird if you are using a Epson chip? Have you tried to remove all cartridges, then turn off power for 30min, and plig back in, place cartridges in?
So I have to change the chips with every refill?
Hi I love watching your videos you explain things very good, do you sell the empty refilling cartridges, if you do how can I buy them thanks 😊
Hello and thank you. Sorry I do not, vut here a link where I direct most to get the cartridges & chips from Etsy: www.etsy.com/search?q=wf%207840%20chips
Thank you so much 😊
Yo Ken... Good Look man. appreciate you
I keep getting an error message on my yellow ink I have no idea why thats the only one not working. Im converting
Hello and ok. Hmmmmn will have to ask few questions: is the chip new? Also is the chip facing up correctly? Is the chip snug correctly - meaning those plastic nubs are top and sides and bottom nub shaved off?
Did you get the yellow cartridge fixed?
@@diywithkenny8399 I didn't shave the sides but I also didn't on any. Ill try that. I watched another video that did also. Yes the chip is new. Trying now BRB
@@TheTeenBlogger only shave off plastic nub on bottom on refill cartridge only.. hope it workouts 😎
I have a question I have done all of that and I printed my page to make sure my lines are correct. And there not I did a head cleaning and all I get is spots of ink on my paper can you tell me what I did wrong
Hello. Have to ask a few questions to better understand please:
Was your printer running normal with original cartridges?
Did you prime your refill cartridges like the original (part 1) tutorial? Prime is taking your suringe and without pointy needle, put the end where fill ink and pull up to get the air pockets out.
Last question, did you download the "recommended drivers & print settings" from www.epson.com/support?
Hey my printer isn’t reading the cartridges what should i do
Hello I purchased the refillable cartridges with chips for my Epson workforce 7840 from Printerinkstore on Etsy . I would like to know can I fill those cartridges with sublimation ink then put in the printer for initial set up? Or do I need to use the chips that came with the epson printer for initial setup then put the new cartridges with sublimation ink into the printer after initial set up with the chips that came with the printer. Please help thank you!
Sorry for the long question!
You don't have to change chips, but save the original cartridges if you want to save money and swap the chips when the printer says change (you will know). Also you will have to manually check the sublimation ink and can refill any time. Sound like you are good to go. But make sure you set up your computer and visit www.epson.com/support/ will send video if you haven't watched, also to setup print preferences and colors (send link)
If you already have setup and download print drivers and all, skip to 9min and 27second marker for the rest ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you so much you are awesome. Many blessing to you! Love that you are helping everyone.
@@allthingsnikkim5339 Awww thanks and welcome. Any concerns just feel free to hit me any time. You got this!
Hi. Which is a good sublimation paper. New to this. Thanks hope to hear frm you soon.
Hello. A-sub 125G (tees) & 120G (mugs) what I use. Purchase them on Amazon.
Forgot to add A-sub "ECO" what is called (use for both garments & mugs).
If you kept the cartridge full by filling the ink periodically do you think you would still run into that error?
Regardless you will have to monitor the sublimation ink, so refill as needed. Issue is the chip life & replacing every time the printer warning "low ink".
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you so much for getting back to me! I did find someone who sells the refills with the chilp already in them, just to confirm s each time this printer says low ink I would have to go and buy these chip cartridges each time?
What kind of refillable cartage did u use?
Can find them here empty 812 cartridges - www.etsy.com/search?q=wf%207840%20empty%20cartridge
Hey when I refill my cartridges I have lots of air bubbles. Can I still use them with no problems? If not, how do I get rid of em
Sorry been busy, watch this video and fast forward to 6min & 10secs (show how to prime the cartridge, take air out):ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
@@diywithkenny8399 ok cool. Appreciate that man
I ran into another dilemma tho. I just setup my printer for the first time. With the refillable cartridges and ink, but when I do test prints. My pages are blank, and now my black ink is half empty. Any idea what I should do
That video I sent you should just backtrack, did you download the "Recommended Drivers" from www.epson.com/support (then find your printer, then download).
@@diywithkenny8399 I got all the drivers installed before and did the initial setup with the sub ink cartridges. I think where I messed up is when my ink was charging, I still had the vent plugs plugged in because it’s still printing blanks…
Hey mine keeps showing cannot recognize ink cartridge. Try installing again
Hey .. ok. Have to ask few questions:
Did you fill the ink remove clear seal, and replace it with the color seal?
Did you download the "recommended drivers" from www.epson.com/support (have to find your printer them download)?
Where you get the chips, or did you swap them yourself?
Im around to answer and help
I had trouble getting the chips to stay on the cartridge 😩😩 and now they won’t stay in place and it keeps reading error 😩😩😩
Hello. Ok. Did you shave off the bottom part plastic nub, middle bottom. Are you swapping your own chips? Watch this video.. the chip part few minutes in:ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
Just let me know what is up! Just pause on each step on that video I sent.
Hello Kenny i forgot to add my micro chips are not staying on....is there some type of tape I can use?
Marley. It's ok. Need to watch the original video because this is part 2. Will send reply with time stamp. One second please.
Should start when licking link at 1:34: ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
Anything else, feel free to ask!
@@diywithkenny8399 Thank you so much. I felt so disorganized with trying this conversion. My et-2720 sublimation conversion was very easy.
@@marleymarley1360 Welcome. Thanks for watching.
I had my printer for 5 months now, converted it awhile back. My black is showing the x stating it's not recognizing the ink. I changed it with a new chip twice. This is frustrating
Hmm. Have you tried print head cleaning? Where did you get the chips to swap the black color?
Also make sure the chip is facing up correctly (4 copper things top and more copper on bottom). I have switched chips with no problems. It is either a print head cleaning (need to run like 5x), check the chip placement. You got this 😎
Etsy, the other three works fine. Just the black. I'll do the head cleaning. It's so annoying. I'm regretting of ever converting
Dang sorry to hear that, it does take few extra to maintain.. even for the ecotanks. But least with ecotanks can do the print head cleaning, and no worries of chips. We need that chip rest or chipless firmware, but have to wait.
Please help someone!!! ;( Just got all the ink installed into this printer and it will NOT work! It prints but it's like there isnt any ink. The paper is completely blank...So frustrating
Hello, when you filled the sublimation ink, did you take off the near the back the color rubber part and use that for the plug? [When you filled, you move the plastic rubber that not color.]
Fast forward vid to about 3:30 when I remove cartridge.. you should see the color rubber part where you refill ink, i took that off from the rear from refill cartridge
Watch this and forward to 6min
ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
The clear plug is where I put the ink in and the colored plug is in the other spot
The clear plug is where I put the ink in and the colored plug is in the other spot
Hi Kenny! I was only able to get my printer to print 3 sublimation sheets and suddenly just won't print anymore - any suggestions?
Sorry to hear! Check printer panel for:
Is the printer saying low ink? Then change chips!.
Also have to manually check to refill cartridges to see sublimation ink inside there.
Then run a print nozzle test. Let me know.
well, the cartridges are new and filled and worked for 3 sheets then it stated "printer can't read cartridges..." I then removed and replaced but now it just won't print - Should I move to just buying an epson eco tank 15000?
Hmmm. Could just power off, trouble shoot that way. But yea if you can get ET 15000, less stress.. just get the et sublimation ink from www.cosmoink.com which will have the nozzles to fill up. Hope you get it working WF.
Hey Juan, just thought of something.. double check the chips, see they are stable whem replacing back into printer
Where do you print your images from?
Can use any software off your computer. Me personally use Silhouette Studio (free version) where I can setup page size & size up image before printing.
Thank you for the great info! I can’t get mine to print anything yet using the start up cartridges/chips that came with the printer. I’ve done all the maintenance and set up now it’s saying I’m almost out of ink! Lord help me yall what am I doing wrong?
Ok. Did you use original chips and cartridge for normal use? If you did is because of software. What you have to do now is to buy a new set unfortunetly (because no new software/firmware chips are not out for these newer printers YET!) Once you replace the older chips, you should be running like new. Can search Amazon, Office Depot, Ebay, Best Buy deals for "wf7840/7820 epson ink cartridges".
REPLYno sir I purchased the refillable ones and put the chips on those and have not been able to print the first thing. I’m buying the ones you used in part 2 now but I’m just concerned as to why the others didn’t work.
Oh ok my bad. Let me ask you the original chips ever been used prior to swapping? If you did use regular chip to print off normal paperwork type stuff, it loses the chip life regardless..
@@kathysicuranza5999 also can save approximatley $14 if you go to Etsy and buy refill cartridges with chips whole set for $49.99 i saw
@@kathysicuranza5999 www.etsy.com/listing/1007470036/epson-812xl-empty-with-chips-t812xl?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
Hey there I want to know why do you have to keep changing the chip.
Can be many reasons: the pandemic, chip shortage, have not been made as of yet. Many are waiting for the chip reset or infinite chip.
Oh ok thanks 😊 love all your videos 💜
Welcome & Thank You 😎
How long does the ink last!
Hello, thank you for your videos on the wf 7840 conversion...I have purchased 2...one to convert to sublimation. And the other to have to print out larger prints...for the sublimation conversion..it seems like this would be costly having to buy new chips each time. The cost could really add up. Kenny what do you think? Wondering if I should send one back and look for other large print machines to convert where I wouldn't have to keep replacing the chips. Thank you once again...I have 2 days to return the wf 7840...
OK. Yes for now there are no "FIRMWARE CHIPS" made yet. Will have to buy new chips again for this WF printer. I am still working on research to by pass. Best option is Epson EcoTank 15000 estimate $600, get inks from www.cosmoink.com.
Thank you,
@@marleymarley1360 Make sure you manually check your sublimation ink on the WF if you running a lot of prints. Always around to answer any questions. 😎
I have epson WF 7820 I changed M to Sublimation ink I Watched your video step-by-step filled it up and it still says need to be with you please help.
Hello. Gonna have to ask a few questions.
Either you swap or bought the etsy chips, are they facing correctly?
After removing the clear rubber seal to fill the sublimation ink, did you replace it with the color rubber seal (throw away clear ones)?
Last question; after connect wifi, did you download the "recommend drivers" from www.epson.com/support/ ? Watch this video for that step: ruclips.net/video/aLpdCW_yQkw/видео.html
I'm around so let me know whats up. You got this 😎
@@diywithkenny8399 1. Yes I swap the chip the Magenta only. 2 Yes the chip is in correctly 5 bars at the bottom. 3. Yes I through the clear
Rubber stopper away and the magenta color rubber stoppers is in the right whole. Yes I downloaded the driver. Thanks for your help. Please reply. IT SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE INK CARTRIDGE
Ok. now before you converted, did you use those chips off the epson ink?
Also. If you only swap the Magenta color only, does the magenta showing full or empty?
What is the printer screen saying?
Excuse me for asking just need more information.
Hello! I'm getting a error message for my magnets. Its reads all colors except for that one. I've changed ink cartridges, primed it, shook it a few times...and nothing is working!! Help me please...
Carefully remove cartridge, make sure chip is snug and facing up right, also your color rubber seal should be where you fill in ink, no clear rubber seal (throw away) and magenta color rubber seal near front where chip is. Carefully place cartridge back. But main thing is make sure chip facing correctlly and not loose
Also did you shave the bottom plastic nub part where chip goes?
@@diywithkenny8399 I did everything I seen you do on the video. I've taken it put several times and even changed to a new ink cartridge. I think it is the chip itself. I'm going to try replacing it and see if that works..
@@kimrivers30 Did you watch part 1? You can start at 1min 25sec marker: ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
Full details there
@@diywithkenny8399 ok
Do you know how to clean out the reg ink before converting?
What you can do is few print test of any image on normal copy paper, once you see image is dull you are good.
OR you can watch this video on cleaning, he has a link for the cleaning solution stuff and good video: ruclips.net/video/6p45-3XNhyA/видео.html
Thank you so much!
When you are ready to convert, please watch this video: ruclips.net/video/PI5RadxJX8M/видео.html
Thank you❤
Will a ciss system work?
Sorry what is a ciss system, I dunno?
@@diywithkenny8399 it's a continuous ink system. I have been researching the 7840 and found the ciss system. It seems as if you never have to change the cartridge because there is a reservoir that feeds ink into the cartridges continuously.
oh lol i know what it is now. Never knew the name. No so far because of pandemic the claim is chip shortage for whatever reason. So will need the infinite chip or chip reset device for that. Be nice to have, have done all my research... better off getting a eco tank 15000
What if I have already started using my WF-7820 as a regular printer, but wanna convert it to a sublimation printer, is that possible, and how do I do that?
Hello, you can still convert it; for the left-over original ink inside the printer, can just do a few "print nozzle test" until you see a "dull" look from sublimation ink.
Whenever you decide to convert, I am around for help. 😎
@@diywithkenny8399 I’m VERY new to the sublimation world 😩 so could you explain a little more as to what I do with the regular ink that’s already in the printer…please?
@@regenasimmons2534 Leave original in there until you have ecerything you need to convert. Once you replace the new refill cartridges, with ink, just run a few print nozzle checks on normal paper.
Sublimation is for polyester garments at 100%, 65%, and 50% (vintage look), can also use on ceramic mugs. Certain vinyl can sublimate designs on. Cannot sublimate on darker colors, because no white ink. Hope that made some sense 😎
EPSON SUCKS. I have 2 Epson and they will now not accept INK. "Ink cartridge not recognized" Emptied out reset, turned off and back on replaced cartridges still the same old thing. WF-7820. On the other hand I have 3 Canon and 2 HP printers that work flawlessly. Personal feeling EPSON SUCKS.