Check the box for and click Check to see the current usage.
Every time you reset the counter, the pad gets fuller. After 2-3 resets, the pad will become completely saturated. At that point, ink can leak out of the printer’s vent holes, ruining your desk, carpet, or even the printer’s mainboard. epson resetter tool l380
Alternating red and orange blinking lights on the printer panel, often signaling a "Fatal Error" or service limit. Check the box for and click Check to see the current usage
: Ensure the printer is connected to your PC via a USB cable; wireless resets are generally not supported. AdjProg.exe file and select the model from the list. : Enter the Particular Adjustment Mode and find the Waste Ink Pad Counter Initialization : Check the "Main Pad Counter" box, click to see current levels, and then click Initialize to clear them. Completion At that point, ink can leak out of
If your Epson L380 is flashing red lights or showing a "Service Required" message, your printer’s waste ink pad counter likely reached its limit. This common issue stops all printing to prevent ink overflow, but you can fix it yourself using the Epson Adjustment Program (Resetter Tool). Why Is My Printer Not Working?
Watch this step-by-step demonstration to see exactly how to navigate the adjustment program and clear the ink pad error: