Chip resetters for ink cartridges and toners
In this category, you will find various chip resetters that can be used for printer cartridges, allowing you to reactivate refilled or partially used cartridges. This way, in many cases, you can avoid the expensive purchase of a new original cartridge while the printer continues to accurately detect the ink level.
Our selection includes universal and type-specific resetters manufactured for Brother, Canon, Epson, Ricoh, and Sawgrass printers, which quickly and safely restore the cartridge status to "full" level, fitting the appropriate cartridge chips.
- Chip resetters for Brother LC121 series
- Resetters for Canon CLI, PGI, and CLI-8, CLI-521, CLI-526, CLI-551 series
- Devices made for Epson T0711, T128x, T129x, T16xx, T54xx, T58xx, T59xx series
- Resetters suitable for Ricoh GC-21, GC-31, GC-41 and compatible Sawgrass cartridges
Why is a chip resetter useful for printer cartridges?
Modern inkjet and certain sublimation printer cartridges come with a built-in chip that monitors the amount of ink used. After refilling, the chip often indicates that the cartridge is "empty," preventing the printer from allowing further printing. The chip resetter specifically rewrites this memory, making the cartridge usable again, and the printer recognizes it as "new."
Their application is particularly significant for users who regularly refill compatible or original cartridges – such as offices, photo labs, creative workshops, advertising agencies, or small businesses working with sublimation printing. With a reliable resetter, significant cost savings can be achieved while also reducing the amount of waste generated.
What criteria should we consider when choosing a chip resetter?
When purchasing, the most important thing is that the device is precisely compatible with the cartridge chips used in the printer. Always check the cartridge codes listed in the product name (e.g., Brother LC121, Canon CLI-526, Epson T0711, etc.) and compare them with the type number indicated on your cartridge.
- Compatibility: type number-based match (e.g., Canon CLI-8, PGI-5BK, Epson T1281–T1284, T1291–T1294).
- Manufacturer: reliable aftermarket brand (e.g., VHBW), with stable, long-lasting devices.
- Frequency of use: for intensive printing, a durable resetter designed for multiple resets is recommended.
- Printer type: office, photo printer, or sublimation/graphic design device (e.g., Ricoh GC and Sawgrass systems).
Brother, Canon, Epson, Ricoh, and Sawgrass solutions
Resetters designed for the Brother LC121 cartridge family are ideal for home and small office machines where black and color cartridges are frequently refilled. For Canon, devices are available for several series – various types are available for CLI-8, PGI-5, CLI-521, CLI-526, and CLI-551 ink cartridges, ensuring suitable solutions for both older and newer Canon printers.
There is a wide selection for Epson printers: resetters are available for the T0711, T0891, T128x, T129x, T16xx, T54xx, T58xx, and T59xx series. These are particularly popular for photo printers and larger workload office machines. Compatible resetters for Ricoh GC-21, GC-31, GC-41 series cartridges, as well as certain Sawgrass sublimation printers, are also available, providing a cost-effective solution for professional printing and advertising applications.
Usage, maintenance, and safety
The use of the device generally consists of a few steps: the cartridge must be positioned correctly against the resetter's contacts, and then wait for the process to complete based on the indicator light or sound feedback. It is important that the contacts of the cartridge and chip are clean and undamaged, and that no ink or moisture comes into contact with them.
For long lifespan, it is advisable to store the chip resetter in a dust-free, dry place and to use it following the manufacturer's instructions. This way, the resetter will operate reliably over the long term, and you can maximize the capacity of your ink cartridges.
