If you are having connection issues rather than ink pad errors, you can often perform a factory reset directly from the printer's control panel settings.

Choose under the Model Name dropdown and leave the Port selection on Auto Selection . Click OK .

To prevent ink from leaking out of the machine and damaging your desk, Epson installed a digital counter chip inside the printer's firmware. Every time your printer performs a cleaning cycle, the counter advances. Once this counter hits 100%, the firmware triggers an automatic safety lockdown. Common Symptoms of a Full Waste Ink Pad:

Before starting, ensure your printer is connected directly to your Windows computer via a . This software will not work over Wi-Fi or network connections. Step 1: Preparation

While the software resets the digital counter, it does not physically clean the ink. If you have reset your printer more than twice, consider replacing the physical felt pads inside the machine. This prevents actual ink leakage onto your desk or internal components.