Allows reading of EEPROM data, checking nozzle patterns, and performing paper feed tests. Firmware Management:
Newer versions of the program accurately read the waste ink pad life. Older versions sometimes misread the counter, leading to a reset that doesn’t stick – you reset it, print 20 pages, and the error returns. The new algorithm recalculates based on actual usage.
It tells the printer's software that the waste ink pads have been replaced, resetting the counter to 0% so you can resume printing. A Critical Warning:
Allows you to back up or restore the printer's internal firmware settings.