Epson has begun using on models released after 2022 (e.g., EcoTank ET-4850). These dumps are useless without the per-printer decryption key stored in the main CPU. For those models, the hardware method still works, but you cannot edit the dump without breaking the signature.

The dump itself is a binary file. When opened in a hex editor (like HxD or WinHex), the data is not plain English. Instead, you will see values like FF 03 1A 7C . These hex bytes correspond to specific counters.

There is no "official" database, but reputable technician communities share dumps:

(e.g., using a programmer like CH341a, or via service software like AdjProg, WICReset)