On Epson the "Wrong ID printer from the printer" or "Reading failed 1" error occurs when flashing into chipless version. The problem described here can also manifest itself as the fact that after successful flashing and activation, the printer still requires ink cartridges.
These problems occur if the printer is updated with the original firmware version from 2020. This original firmware cannot be downgraded to earlier versions and our chipless firmware is an earlier version.
Basic concepts of problem solving:
- Original Epson unsupported firmware - original Epson firmware that causes firmware problem.
- Standard InkChip firmware. Chipless firmware to be loaded into the printer using Firmware Mode.
- 99 InkChip firmware. Chipless firmware to be loaded into Normal Mode.
- Firmware Mode - special mode for updating the firmware of the printer, which is activated when a certain key combination is pressed.
- Normal Mode - normal mode of operation of the printer, simply turning on the printer with the power button.
The algorithm of problem solving:
1. Check and memorize the firmware version of the printer using the Print Help program. The firmware version displayed is the original non-renewable version.
2. 2. Flash the printer with InkChip firmware in Firmware Mode.
3. When trying to activate the firmware with Activation and the activation code, the program will generate Reading Fail 1.
4. Re-start the process of flashing the printer with InkChip firmware in Firmware Mode. When the firmware status of the printer reaches 100% in Firmware Mode and the firmware status of the printer is displayed, pull out the power cable of the printer.
5. Connect the power cable and turn on the printer. Recovery Mode will appear on the display.
6. 6. Flash the printer with Inkchip firmware in Recovery Mode.
7. 7. Check the firmware version of the printer using the Print Help software. The version displayed must be different from the non-renewable firmware version and must be from 17. This version is a chip-less InkChip firmware.
8. Activate the chipless firmware with the Activation program.