For the Epson Stylus Photo 1270, Photo 1280, Photo 1290There are two options for these printers. The chipped version has the chip provided with the cartridge. When you use the un-chipped version you must take the chip from your old cartridge, reset it and insert it in the new cartridge.
The un-chipped version is being phased out. We have only a few cartridges left. The starter kits that are needed the first time you purchase the un-chipped cartridges are no longer available. New customers can only buy the chipped cartridges.