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REPORT: Resolution Procedure for Epson Waste Ink Pad Counter Error
Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Technical Guide: Resetting the Epson Waste Ink Pad Counter Prepared For: Technical Support Staff / End Users how to reset epson waste ink pad error
Resetting without pad replacement will eventually leak sticky ink inside, possibly ruining the mainboard, power supply, or causing paper jams from soaked rollers. REPORT: Resolution Procedure for Epson Waste Ink Pad
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Important Legal & Technical Disclaimer:
Epson designs these counters to stop the printer after a specific amount of ink is flushed into the internal pads. This prevents ink from overflowing and damaging your furniture or the printer’s electronics. Resetting the counter without physically replacing or cleaning the pads will eventually cause ink to leak inside or outside the printer. Proceed at your own risk.
This report outlines the necessary steps to resolve the "Waste Ink Pad Counter" error message displayed on Epson inkjet printers. This error occurs when the internal counter, tracking ink usage during cleaning cycles, reaches a predefined limit set by the manufacturer. The resolution involves checking the physical condition of the ink pads and utilizing the Epson Reset Utility to reset the electronic counter.