Program — Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment

When your Epson printer displays the "Service Required" error or the power and ink/paper lights flash alternately, it typically means the waste ink pad counter has reached its limit. This protective lockout prevents ink from overflowing and damaging internal components.

Therefore, ethical and technical guidelines suggest that using the Adjustment Program should be accompanied by a physical maintenance check. For advanced users, this involves disassembling the printer to wash, dry, or replace the felt pads. Alternatively, many users install an external waste ink tank (a bottle connected via a tube to the printer's drainage outlet) to bypass the internal pads entirely. This modification, combined with the software reset, offers a permanent and safer solution than software resetting alone. Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program

Physical Connection

: Connect your printer directly to your computer using a USB cable . Wireless connections are often unstable for firmware-level adjustments. When your Epson printer displays the "Service Required"

1. Run the Adjustment Program again.
2. Go to “Waste ink pad counter” → “Check”.
3. All values should now be 0%.

Important safety & legality notes

Adjustment Mode

: Click Particular Adjustment Mode and select Waste ink pad counter from the list. Initialization : Run the Adjustment Program again

Important Notes

and choose your specific model (e.g., L382) and the correct USB port. Enter Adjustment Mode : Click on Particular Adjustment Mode Waste Ink Pad Selection : From the list, find and select Waste ink pad counter Check & Initialize Check the boxes for Main pad counter Platen pad counter

1. Disable driver signature enforcement

(for older tools)