Epson EcoTank & CISS setup

I’m reaching out because I am seriously losing my mind over this issue: I just got a brand new Epson EcoTank, and right after the initial black ink ran out, I went ahead and installed a CISS setup (the cartridges actually have chips on them). But here’s the kicker—as soon as I power the thing up, the printer just flags an error with the ink system and refuses to budge. It won't even let me move past the error screen! To be fair, it did initially call me out for using non-HP OEM cartridges, but I just hit "OK" thinking I could bypass it, and then *boom*—that error popped up and everything stalled.
Can anyone please tell me what the hell I should do now? Thanks.😕

Nicholas Green27 said:I need some help here: I got a new Epson EcoTank, but after the black startup ink ran out, I installed a CISS system (the cartridges have chips). Now, every time I turn it on, the printer flags an error with the ink system and just freezes. It did detect right away that the cartridges weren't HP OEM, but I hit OK and let it proceed, then boom—that error popped up.
What should I do now? Thanks.😕

Next time, just buy a printer that comes with a built-in CISS. You actually get a receipt and a warranty proving that the system works under specific conditions.

The way you did it, you basically wasted the CISS, the ink, and the printer itself. You'll probably end up needing to buy a whole new set of HP OEM inks that cost more than the actual machine.

And remember: never buy the latest, shiniest tech if your goal is cheap printing. Manufacturers are way too smart; they always build in some kind of "gotcha" in their newest models. Usually, by the time you figure out how to fix it, those models aren't even being sold anymore.

Basically, they swap them out for new, top-tier models with perfect drivers for the latest OS just so they can squeeze every last cent out of people trying to save money.

Amen.

Nice one. Great advice for anyone looking at eBay deals or other risky setups.

In short, you're totally screwed. At this point, you've gotta learn the hard way if you aren't going to listen to the veterans.

Oh, look, here comes some more "expert" advice from yet another "true American." You know the type—the kind of people who get a massive kick out of seeing their neighbor’s cow drop dead, or when someone's barn catches fire and they rush over to "help" by pouring gasoline on the flames.
If you didn't have anything remotely intelligent to contribute to this conversation, you really should've just kept your mouth shut instead of dumping this pile of nonsense on us!
It's not like everyone on this planet managed to suck up all the world's wisdom just to end up as specialized printer repairmen like you.
Then there are those poor souls who actually went through the trouble of finishing college, only to lack that incredible stroke of luck you seem to be blessed with—the "gift" of knowing how to fix printers. Honestly, good for you; I am truly, deeply envious of your staggering intellect!

Nicholas Green27 said:Man, here’s some advice from a "true American." You know the type—the ones who are happiest when their neighbor's cow drops dead, or when their barn catches fire and they "help" put it out by pouring gasoline on it.
If you didn't have anything smart to contribute, you shouldn't have posted this pile of garbage!
Not everyone sucked up all the intelligence in the world just to become a glorified repairman for keyboard warriors like you.
There are plenty of poor souls out there who finished college but don't have the luck you seem to be blessed with—knowing how to fix printers. Honestly, I'm jealous of your massive brain!

Wrong.

True Americans operate a little differently.
Why would my neighbor make an extra $200$100 when I can grab the exact same thing way cheaper on Amazon? But then, the second a problem pops up, my neighbor is suddenly expected to step up and help. He's supposed to buy every single brand-new printer the manufacturer releases immediately just so he can test how that specific model works with an Epson EcoTank setup. That way, if I want to buy that Epson EcoTank tomorrow and something goes wrong or a part is missing, I can drop by his place and have him fix it for the price of a coffee or a beer.
That’s just how true Americans roll.

It’s not just wrong, it is fundamentally, completely wrong,

I was simply asking if anyone could lend me a hand, and we hadn't even touched on the price yet, but the very first reaction from a "true American patriot" was basically, "Ha! What an idiot, he bought something he doesn't know how to operate." Well, duh! If everyone else actually understood everything about printers, how on earth would you, as a professional printer technician, make a living? You’d be broke and out of business in a heartbeat, and honestly, you wouldn't last long anyway with such a massive, overinflated ego regarding "everyone else." Instead of being happy that someone is actually coming to you for help with something you're an expert in—trying to get it fixed before they even ask what it costs—you just brush them off immediately. Bravo, genius! Real professional work there!

Nicholas Green27 said:It's not just wrong, it's completely off base.

I was just asking for some help, we hadn't even gotten to talking about money yet, and the first reaction from this "true American" was basically calling me an idiot for buying something I didn't know how to use. Look, if everyone already knew everything there was to know about printers, how would you even make a living as a repair guy? You'd be broke in a week. And honestly, I won't be giving you business for long with that kind of ego. Instead of being glad someone is coming to you for your expertise—before they even ask for a quote—you just shut them down immediately. Way to go, genius!

You guys just don't get it.

Why wouldn't your Epson EcoTank work?

Who knows.

Why?

Because we have a ton of Epson EcoTanks out there that we know for a fact are reliable. Why would anyone waste their own cash on some brand-new, unproven setup? We know the early models always have issues. With the ones currently in stock, we know they work because the users are happy and we have the track record to prove it.

If you really want the latest and greatest, go ahead and be a beta tester. Maybe once you see how much that stubbornness costs you, you'll actually start listening to our advice.