Epson Printer rest

I have an Epson R280 printer, running on OS X 10.5.8.
I have seen software for PC (shocker!), but not for Mac.
The software is called "*SSC Service Utility*."
Is anyone familiar with a reset software for Macintosh?
Basically, the software resets the printer when it displays _the following dialog_:
+"We need some more money from you. We have installed software on your printer to make it play dead. We hope this entices you to buy a NEW printer. The money we overcharge you for ink is not enough to line our pockets."+
This dialog, of course, is slightly paraphrased.
Any ideas, Mac gurus?
Paul
+G4 Cube 1.8GHz; 120GB HHD; 1.5 GB Ram; NVIDIA GForce 6200 Video Card; Apple 23" Cinema HD+
+PowerBook G4 TiBook 550MHz; 120GB HHD; 1.5 GB Ram+

if ssc utility does not work, you may want to google it online, here is one of them
http://www.inkrepublic.com/KnowledgeBase/ResetCounter.asp
http://www.inkrepublic.com/R260.asp

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