To understand the reset process, one must first understand the mechanics of inkjet maintenance. During cleaning cycles and print head purges, ink is expelled into a waste ink pad located at the bottom of the printer. The Epson L3250 tracks the approximate volume of ink absorbed by these pads. Once the microprocessor estimates the pads are saturated, it triggers a "Service Required" lockout. The Adjustment Program is a utility software used by technicians to reset this counter to zero, effectively telling the printer that a new waste pad has been installed and it is safe to resume operation.
Your computer displays "A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life".
. Wait a few seconds, turn it back on, and the error lights should be gone. Alternative: Manual Button Method
: Download and extract the adjustment program files using a tool like Run as Administrator : Right-click the Adjprog.exe (or "Epson Resetter PH") file and select "Run as administrator" Select Your Model : Click the button, choose from the model list, and ensure the port is set to Auto Selection Enter Adjustment Mode : Click on Particular Adjustment Mode Waste ink pad counter under the maintenance section. Initialize the Counter Check the boxes for Main pad counter Platen pad counter Ink system pad counter
