Check the boxes for "Main pad counter" and click to see the current percentage.
Only after completing this step should you use the resetter.
If you are still having trouble with your printer, could you please tell me and what error message you are seeing ? If you'd like, I can: Check the boxes for "Main pad counter" and
When the counter reaches a predetermined limit (usually around 80-95% of the pad's estimated physical capacity), the printer's firmware triggers a lock and stops all printing functions. This is a designed feature to prevent the printer from continuing to operate and risk overflowing ink, which could lead to internal electrical damage.
Ensure you have disabled your antivirus software and that you are running the executable file explicitly as an administrator. If you'd like, I can: When the counter
Standard printer drivers cannot access or modify this counter. The Epson Adjustment Program, being a specialized service tool, has the necessary permissions to bypass this safety lock and reset the counter to zero. Resetting the counter without addressing a potentially saturated pad can lead to ink overflow inside the printer.
Modern printers like the use internal sponge pads to collect excess ink during cleaning cycles. Once the printer's firmware determines these pads are full—based on a "Waste Ink Pad Counter"—it locks the printer to prevent ink from overflowing and causing damage. Key Features of the Resetter Standard printer drivers cannot access or modify this
This means the software cannot talk to the printer. Ensure the printer is turned on, the USB cable is securely connected, and no other software (like the official Epson Status Monitor) is actively holding the printer port open.
The term "Exclusive" in the keyword is crucial. There are dozens of generic resetter tools available online, but most are:
[Launch AdjProg.exe] ➔ [Select Model/Port] ➔ [Particular Adjustment Mode] ➔ [Waste Ink Pad Counter] ➔ [Check] ➔ [Initialization] Right-click AdjProg.exe and choose . Click the Select button in the main interface. Choose your exact printer model from the drop-down menu.