I spent some time today searching the web for answers to this problem. I installed a copy of the WIC Reset Utility, which is helpful. I was able to confirm that my firmware version is AO18C5, which dates back to 2012, so I do not have one of the dreaded no non-OEM cart versions. And, I'm at 70% on my waste utility - that's not the problem either.
Following the initial readings with WIC, I reloaded my printer with my MIS cartridges. Low and behold, it booted up OK and I was able to run a nozzle check and a color check pattern using the WIC utility - looking promising.
Then I looked over and saw that the two alarm lights were on and flashing again. Using WIC I was able to interrogate the machine and it is in a fatal error condition. The photo at https://1drv.ms/u/s!AiR9KzpBmPls1jf2y-zbZu2dafde shows the full status. Looks like issues with my head thermometers, which may explain why the printer works for a little bit, then over heats and goes into an error mode.
So now the question is, is this something that can be reasonably addressed or is this printer toast? If it is toast, what is the status of the latest Epson 1430s, can they support 3rd party cartridges or not?
I see that there is a very good deal available on the Canon Pixma Pro-100 right now at B&H, but I also noticed that Cone does not have any Canon inks. Any recommendations for good quality Canon ink? There is no way I'm going to use 10cc OEM carts. You use more to clean the heads than you do to print pictures and it gets just way to expensive. Also, the Pixma Pro-100 has a three-tone black and white capability. Is that something work exploring?