Epson Adjustment Program: How to Reset Waste Ink Pad Counter for L380, L383, L385, L485

Important Note: This guide is for informational purposes only. Resetting the waste ink counter without physically replacing or maintaining the ink pads may lead to ink overflow, which can damage your printer. Proceed at your own risk.

Set the Port to Auto Selection or select the specific USB port. Click OK, then select Particular Adjustment Mode. 3. The Reset Process Find the Maintenance section in the list. Select Waste ink pad counter and click OK. Check the box for Main pad counter. Click Check to see the current usage percentage. Check the box again and click Initialize. A prompt will appear; click OK to confirm the reset. 4. Completing the Cycle The program will ask you to Turn off the printer. Switch off the printer using its physical power button. Click OK on the software prompt.

Supported Models

• Epson L380
• Epson L383
• Epson L385
• Epson L485

Connect via USB: Ensure your printer is powered on and connected directly to your computer via a USB cable.

: Clears the "Service Required" error by setting the internal counter back to 0%. Perform Print Head Cleaning

While the software is a powerful "quick fix," it carries important caveats:

Step 5: Turn Off and On

• Close the program.
• Turn off the printer manually.
• Wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on.

Step 2: Connect Your Printer

Initial Ink Charge: Forces ink through the tubes after a repair or long storage.