Click the button. Choose your specific model (e.g., L380) and leave the port on "Auto selection." Click Particular Adjustment Mode . Step 3: Resetting the Counter From the list, select Waste ink pad counter and click OK. Check the box for Main pad counter . Click Check to see the current usage percentage. Once the numbers appear, click Initialize . A pop-up will ask for permission; click OK. Step 4: Finalizing A message will appear: "Please turn off the printer." Turn off your printer using its physical power button. Click OK on the software, then turn your printer back on.
You likely need this program if your printer displays any of the following symptoms: Service Required Error
Click on the button labeled "Particular adjustment mode" . Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program
In the realm of digital printing, Epson’s EcoTank series—specifically models like the L380, L382, L383, L385, L485, and L386—has revolutionized home and small office printing by replacing expensive cartridges with refillable ink tanks. While this innovation drastically reduces running costs, it introduces a technical quirk inherent to inkjet technology: the waste ink pad counter. When these printers halt operations displaying error messages like "Service Required" or "A printer's ink pad is at the end of its life," users often turn to a specific software solution known as the "Reset Adjustment Program." This essay explores the functionality, technical necessity, and procedural aspects of the reset software for the Epson L-Series, while also addressing the critical hardware implications involved.
Replace the ink pads (costly and requires disassembling the printer). Click the button
Wait 10 seconds, then press on the computer application screen.
While the software resets the counter, the physical pads are still full. If you print high volumes, consider replacing the pads or cleaning them to avoid actual ink leakage from the bottom of the printer. Check the box for Main pad counter
: Allows for head ID settings, EEPROM initialization, and alignment adjustments. Pre-Step Requirements Before running the program, ensure the following:
A: This is a coincidence. The reset tool does not affect sensors. Clear the paper path manually and turn the printer off/on.