Taliesyn:
Which re-setter is considered the most reliable?
Norm
As I only have one type, I can't compare units. However, the Sudhaus
marketed one - the little red wedge-shaped model - works perfectly. I just
reset all the remaining color dye cartridges and then refilled them
as per the Sudhaus refill instructions. But I will be monitoring the
cartridges visually from time to time since I can't guarantee I put in as
much ink as did the manufacturer. Most refill instructions always say it's
better to put in less than more - something about "breathing" space.
The chip resetter is nicely made, round corners, and doesn't look cheap.
It comes with a little removeable cartridge holder when resetting the
small color cartridges. For the big one you don't need it. As for
reliability, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work perfectly until
the battery runs out. While it's not designed for user battery change, I
have read that they can be cracked open and the button cell battery
changed.
The Sudhaus refill ink bottles are spill-proof. You can't screw the caps
off, you just poke the needle though a membrane at the center of the
cap. I definitely can recommend this reset kit. it comes with the
resetter, 5 ink bottles (4 x 30ml & 1 x 60ml), syringes, needles, drill,
and gloves - which I never wear anyway. Who's afraid of a drop of ink. I
get more on my hands when I eat peanut butter and jam!
I have two iP4500 printers now and my sister has one. So with all these
potentially failing Canon chipped cartridges on hand, there is no way
I would operate these printers without a resetter. This to me is a self-
evident truth after watching OEM Canon chipped cartridges fail upon
first operation of the units. My second brand new iP4500 will go into
operation in the new year when I retire an older iP4000 that currently
serves only to print unimportant documents. Measekite is welcome to buy it
from me for $500 - to serve as his main printer.
-Taliesyn