Printers are programmed to track how much ink is "wasted" during maintenance cycles like head cleaning. Once this counter reaches a specific threshold (often 100%), the printer locks itself to prevent ink from overflowing and potentially damaging the internal electronics. When Do You Need a Resetter?
The Ultimate Guide to the Epson L5290 Resetter Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : Fixing Service Required Errors If you own an Epson EcoTank L5290 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: A pop-up will ask you to turn off the printer. Power it down, then turn it back on. The "Service Required" error should now be gone. Alternative: Resetting to Factory Defaults
Check the boxes for the Main Pad Counter (and any other listed counters). Click to confirm the memory is 100% full. Check the boxes again and click Initialize .
Before you begin, ensure your printer is connected to your computer via a for a stable connection; Wi-Fi resets are often unreliable.
The printer refusing to start any new print jobs despite having full ink tanks. How to Use the Epson L5290 Resetter (Step-by-Step)
You will typically need this tool when your printer displays one of the following symptoms:
: Find and select Waste Ink Pad Counter from the maintenance list and click OK . Check and Initialize :
Choose to return the machine to its "out-of-the-box" state. Important Safety Note: Hardware Maintenance
