: Epson generally recommends sending the unit to an authorized service centre for physical pad replacement and a software reset. The "Resetter" Workaround
: Click on Particular Adjustment Mode and then select Waste Ink Pad Counter . Initialize Counter : Check the box for Main Pad Counter .
Epson designed this as a service lock, but savvy users can bypass it using an Epson L382 Resetter Adjustment Program .
Click the button to see current usage, then click Initialize to reset it.
: Temporarily turn off all antivirus software and Windows Defender, as they often incorrectly flag resetter tools as threats and may delete necessary files.