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This post will guide you on how to reset epson printers using the epson adjustment program.

Epson printers are reliable machines, but many users eventually run into a frustrating message that stops printing completely:

• “Service Required”
• “Ink pad is at the end of its service life”
• “Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life”

When this happens, the printer refuses to print anything—even if it is otherwise working perfectly.

The problem is usually caused by the waste ink pad counter reaching its limit.

Fortunately, you can reset epson printer using an Epson Adjustment Program.

This guide will walk you through the full process.

What is the Epson Adjustment Program?

The Epson Adjustment Program (also called an Epson Resetter) is a service utility designed for technicians to maintain and reset Epson printers.

The program allows you to:

• Reset the waste ink pad counter
• Perform maintenance adjustments
• Access the printer’s service mode
• Restore certain internal printer settings

For most users, the main purpose is resetting the waste ink counter so the printer can start working again.

Why Epson Printers Stop Printing

Inside every Epson printer are waste ink pads. These pads absorb excess ink produced during:

• Printhead cleaning
• Ink charging
• Maintenance cycles

The printer tracks the amount of ink sent to these pads using an internal counter. When the counter reaches a preset limit, the printer locks itself to prevent ink overflow.

Even if the pads are not actually full, the printer will still stop working until the counter is reset.

What You Need Before Resetting

Before you reset epson printer, make sure you have the following:

✔ The correct Epson Adjustment Program for your printer model
✔ A Windows computer (most resetters only run on Windows)
✔ A USB connection between the printer and computer
✔ Administrator access to run the program

Step-by-Step Process to Reset Epson Printers Using Adjustment Program

Step 1: Download the Correct Resetter

Find, buy then Download the Epson Adjustment Program that matches your printer model.

Using the wrong resetter may cause the program to fail or not detect the printer.

Step 2: Extract the Program

Most Epson resetters come in a ZIP or RAR file.

1. Right-click the downloaded file
2. Select Extract Here or Extract to Folder
3. Open the extracted folder

Inside you should see a file called something like:

AdjProg.exe

Step 3: Run the Adjustment Program

1. Right-click AdjProg.exe
2. Select Run as Administrator

The Epson Adjustment Program window will open.

Step 4: Select Your Printer Model

Click:

Select

Then choose:

• Your printer model
• The correct USB port

Click OK to confirm.

Step 5: Enter Waste Ink Pad Reset

Click:

Particular Adjustment Mode

A list of maintenance options will appear.

Select:

Waste Ink Pad Counter

Then click OK.

Step 6: Reset Epson Printer Counter

1. Check the box for Main Pad Counter
2. Click Check to see the current percentage
3. Click Initialize

The program will reset the waste ink counter.

Step 7: Restart the Printer

Once the reset is complete:

1. Turn the printer OFF
2. Wait about 10 seconds
3. Turn the printer ON

The error message should disappear, and the printer will be ready to print again.

Important Notes

Resetting the waste ink counter does not physically replace the ink pads inside the printer.

It simply resets the internal counter that triggers the lock.

For most home and office printers, this reset can allow the printer to continue working for many more months or even years.

If the printer has been used heavily, cleaning or replacing the waste pads may eventually be necessary.

Common Problems When Resetting

Printer Not Detected

Make sure:

• The printer is connected via USB
• The correct USB port is selected
• The printer is powered on

Program Won’t Open

Some antivirus programs block resetters because they access low-level printer functions.

Try temporarily disabling antivirus protection or adding the program to the allowed list.

Resetter Not Working

If the resetter fails, you may be using the wrong adjustment program for your printer model.

Find Epson Adjustment Programs for Your Printer

If you need the resetter for your Epson printer model, visit our complete guide:

Where to Get Epson Adjustment Programs

There you’ll find download links for multiple Epson printer models along with reset instructions.