How to replace chip on refillable R3000 cartridge

Chips on the R3000 refillable cartridges come in two styles. Prior to 2015, the chips on these models have batteries attached to the back, which keep the chip "on" and control the ink level reset. In 2015, we began selling a non-battery type chip.

Batteries have a limited life, and will last up to about a year after being connected to the chip. When a chip battery dies, the printer will either begin displaying cartridge errors that are not resolved by resetting the chip, and/or the chip will not reset. When a battery comes to the end of it's life, you have three choices: replace the entire chip with the new non-battery type, replace just the battery (which is not difficult, but not as easy as replacing the entire chip), or replace the entire cartridge (this is recommended if you are experiencing any ink flow issues, or if the cart has been used for about a year or more).

Please follow the simple instructions below to remove the old chip, and attach a new chip to a R3000 refillable cartridge.

1. Using a small straight edge screw driver, pry the old chip off the cartridge as shown below under the right/lower side, then slide the top of the chip out from under the cartridge locking tab (above the chip).

2. Note the plastic chip base has two prongs on top. To attach a new chip to the cartridge, slide these two tabs into the channels under the cartridge locking tab as shown below, then press the bottom of the chip onto the cartridge so it snaps into place and is flat on the cartridge. It is critically important that the chip lays flat on the cartridge. If it is not fully in place, the plastic chip holder may make contact with the chip pin reader inside of the printer and damage it. While the pin reader is an inexpensive part to purchase, it is very time consuming to replace. Please be advised.