Sounds as if it needs the ink pads in the base changing. (Or wash them out and dry them before replacing them - very messy!!!).
Then use SSC Service Utility to reset the counter.
You can download SSC Service Utility.
http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/
ChicksFan
June 2012
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