Epson XP-8705: replace the maintenance box, not the counter
The XP-8705 collects waste ink in a replaceable maintenance box with a chip (T3661). When the box is full, the fix is a new box. No reset software, ours included, applies to this model.
How the XP-8705 tells you
When its maintenance box is full, the XP-8705 stops printing and asks you to replace the maintenance box. The count is kept on the box's chip, which is why a new box clears the message.
What to do
- Check the code printed on the box in your printer. It should read T3661.
- Buy a replacement T3661 box. Genuine Epson boxes and compatible boxes with a new chip are both sold.
- Swap the box following your printer's manual. The printer reads the new chip and the message clears.
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XP-8705 questions
Can software reset the Epson XP-8705?
No. The XP-8705 stores waste ink in a replaceable maintenance box (T3661). Replacing the box clears the message.
Where do I get a T3661 maintenance box?
From Epson resellers and printer supply shops. Check the code on your old box matches before you buy.