Apex Digital Unismart Uni Epson III OEM Chip Reset Technical manual

OEM Chip Reset Operation
Instruction
Contents
1. Feature.................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Operating Procedure........................................................................................................... 2
3. Notice ................................................................................................................................... 3
4. JIG List ................................................................................................................................... 3
5. Pictures of Epson III Chip and the JIG................................................................................. 4
6. Code Alerts and Meanings ................................................................................................. 4
Uni Epson III OEM Chip Reset
Operation Instruction
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OEM Chip Reset Operation
Instruction
1. Feature
Automatically identify models, reset to the exact model without changing the color,
yield, and region.
2. Operating Procedure
OEM Reset& OEM Check
Move the cursor to
“Unismart”, press OK
Cursor
Select Brand：
DELL
→EPSON
HP
Enter into “Select
Brand”, press F1 or F2
to select the “Epson”,
and then press OK
Select PCB:
RST- EPSON2
→RST- EPSON3
Enter into “Select
PCB”, select related
“EPSON3” PCB, press
OK
Select Type:
→RST- EPSON3
Enter into “Select
Type”, select
“EPSON3” and
press OK
RST- EPSON3
PCB：OEM JIG: EP1
OK=OEM Check
Enter into RST-
EPSON3; select “F1”
to “OEM Reset”
RST- EPSON3
PCB: OEM JIG: EP1
OK=OEM Reset XXX
RST- T X X X X
PCB: OEM JIG: EP1
OK=OEM Reset XXX
Reset OK
RST- T X X X X
PCB: OEM JIG: EP1
OK=OEM Check
Reset OK
RST- T X X X X
PCB: OEM JIG: EP1
OK=OEM Check
Check OK
Press “F1” to turn to
“OEM Check”, make
the JIG align the chip
and press OK on the
JIG or on the device
“Check OK” is shown,
chip verification is
passed
“Reset OK” is shown
and the chip is
successfully reset.
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Because of JIG upgrade,
there are 3 JIGs. Based
on time order, they are
EP1, H01, and EP5. EP5 is
OEM resetting JIG.
Connect the Uni device
with the connecting line.
Make sure that the JIG
aligns the chip, press OK on
the JIG or on the device

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Note: the operation procedure above is for EPSON-3 series and it can also be applied to
other PCB boards.
3. Notice
Epson III replacement chips have non-OEM information after resetting
The cartridge for Epson III chip has a sensor to detect ink volume but Unismart device
cannot detect the sensor, please pay attention to the bubble when refilling the
cartridge in case that the bubble affects the sensor to detect ink volume in the
cartridge and causes the cartridge recognized in the printer.
4. JIG List
JIG
Chip Photo
Apply to
F type series and 731 series
Epson III
Epson IV
F type series and 731 series
73N series
Epson III
Epson IV

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5. Pictures of Epson III Chip and the JIG
6. Code Alerts and Meanings
Code Alerts
Meanings
Reasons
Comm.fail
Reset fail
Chip communication
failed
1. The chip is damaged.
2. The JIG does not align the
contactors on the chip.
3. The JIG is placed in the opposite
direction.
Chip not match
Chip does not match
The current model cannot be used on
the current chip.
Data not match
Data does not match
1. The chip is installed and its data is
rewritten by the printer.
2. The detected chip model does not
match the selected model on the
Unismart device.
“Apex” herein refers to Apex Microelectronics Co., Ltd. The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notification. Apex
shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Photographed products may not always match the description.

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