Epson L6490: Resetter
Epson EcoTank L6490 uses specialized software and hardware tools to clear "Service Required" errors and reset internal counters, most commonly for the waste ink pad or the maintenance box chip. Software Reset: Waste Ink Counter
5. Critical Warnings
- ❌ Resetting without cleaning/replacing pads – Ink will leak, damage printer internally, void any remaining warranty.
- ❌ Using wrong resetter – May corrupt EEPROM, requiring main board replacement.
- ❌ Resetting only one counter – L6490 has two waste counters (main + borderless printing).
- ❌ Interrupting power during reset – Can brick the printer.
Remember: reset the counter digitally, but respect the hardware. Keep an eye on your waste pad, clean your printer’s interior every six months, and your L6490 will easily last 50,000+ pages without a single service center visit. epson l6490 resetter
There are two types of Epson L6490 resetter tools available: Epson EcoTank L6490 uses specialized software and hardware
, a "resetter" typically refers to either a physical hardware chip resetter for the maintenance box or software utilities used to reset the internal waste ink pad counter. The T04D1 Maintenance Tank Chip Resetter is the most common hardware solution for the ❌ Resetting without cleaning/replacing pads – Ink will
Resetting the counter using software does not physically clean the ink pads. The L6490 is a heavy-duty printer. If the software counter says the pads are full, they are likely saturated with ink.
- Turn the printer off.
- Press and hold the STOP/RESET button (if present) and the POWER button, then release STOP/RESET while still holding POWER; the exact key combo can vary by region — consult your printer’s service manual if needed.
- The printer’s display or LEDs will indicate it’s in service mode.