Epson does not intend users to reset the pad counter themselves. The official procedure involves replacing the maintenance box (or replacing the felt pad in non-user-replaceable models) and then using the adjustment program. However, for EcoTank L4150/L4160/L4170 printers, the waste ink box is sold as a standard consumable in many regions. This leaves users with two choices: pay for expensive depot service or use a third-party resetter tool. Without the reset, the printer will not print, even if the physical pad has been manually cleaned or replaced.
[√] Waste ink pad counter [√] Initial ink charge [√] Print head alignment (Bi-D) [√] Head angular adjustment [√] Paper feed offset [√] PW sensor adjustment [√] EEPROM backup/restore [√] USB ID input Epson L4150 L4160 L4170 Resetter Adjustment Program
Epson printers use a waste ink pad to absorb excess ink during cleaning cycles and printing. To prevent these pads from overflowing and damaging your desk or the printer’s internal electronics, Epson programs a counter to track how much ink has been deposited. Epson does not intend users to reset the
This adjustment program is specifically designed for the operating system. Ensure you are using the version that matches your model series to avoid "Communication Error" messages or firmware corruption. This leaves users with two choices: pay for