The Epson Adjustment Program executable file ( .exe ) runs natively on Windows operating systems (Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11).
: The desktop screen displays a prompt reading, "A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support."
Scroll down through the list under the "Maintenance" section, select , and click OK . Step 5: Check the Current Counter Value Check the box next to Main pad counter . Click the Check button on the bottom right. Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program
To reset the on Epson EcoTank L380, L382, L383, L385, L485, and L386 printers using the official or compatible Adjustment Program. This procedure is required when the printer displays:
Disable your Antivirus or Windows Defender temporarily (these tools are often flagged as "false positives"). Extract the downloaded ZIP file using WinRAR or 7-Zip. Step 2: Running the Tool Open the folder and run the file. The Epson Adjustment Program executable file (
To protect itself from internal ink leaks, your Epson printer uses absorbent pads to collect excess ink generated during printhead cleaning cycles. A digital counter keeps track of this usage, and once it reaches a preset limit, the printer automatically shuts down to prevent overflow, triggering the "Service Required" error.
You must connect your printer to the computer using a USB cable. The Adjustment Program does not work over Wi-Fi or network connections. Step 5: Check the Current Counter Value Check
Clearing the digital counters resets the software lock, but it inside your machine.
: Connect your printer directly to your computer using a USB cable ; wireless connections often fail during this process.
If you cannot find a working reset tool or your motherboard is locked, consider these options: