Scroll down to the Maintenance section, select , and click OK . Step 5: Check the Current Status
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A pop-up prompt will appear asking for confirmation to clear the counter. Click . Step 7: Finalize the Reset
: Turn your printer off and then back on when prompted. The "Service Required" error should now be gone. Important Maintenance Note Epson L4150 L4160 L4170 Resetter Adjustment Program
Complete Guide to the Epson L4150, L4160, and L4170 Resetter Adjustment Program
Choose your exact model from the dropdown list (e.g., L4150, L4160, or L4170).
This locking mechanism is intended as a protective measure: if the waste ink pads become fully saturated and are not cleaned or replaced, excess ink could eventually leak inside the printer, causing internal damage and potentially creating a mess. However, Epson does not provide an easy way to reset this counter through standard user interfaces—hence the need for the Adjustment Program. Scroll down to the Maintenance section, select ,
: Your computer displays "The printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life" or "Service Required".
Resetting the software counter fools the printer into thinking the physical waste ink pads are empty. However, the physical ink pads are still full of old ink.
This means the software cannot talk to the printer. Ensure the printer is turned on, the USB cable is securely connected, and no other printing software is actively trying to use the printer. Step 7: Finalize the Reset : Turn your
"Service Required. A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support."
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