A: Indefinitely, but after 2–3 resets (about 50,000 pages), the pads will be fully saturated. You must replace them or install an external waste tank.

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  • Best for: First-time users; requires no additional drivers.

    • What is an adjustment program?
    It's a service utility that resets the printer's waste ink pad counter after it reaches its limit (usually after ~8,000–15,000 prints). The printer will show "Service required" or blinking lights without this reset.

    Using free unofficial "adjustment programs" carries significant security, warranty, and reliability risks; contacting Epson or an authorized repair service is the safest route.

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  • Navigate to the Main Menu: You will see buttons: Waste ink pad counter, Initial ink charge, Head cleaning, EEPROM data.
  • Select "Waste ink pad counter" → A new window opens.
  • Click "Read" to see current counter value (e.g., 100% or 15000 pages).
  • Check the checkbox: "Waste ink pad counter" or "Main pad counter" (sometimes two – Main and Platen).
  • Click "Initialization" or "Reset" – Do NOT click "Initial ink charge" unless you have a new print head.
  • A confirmation: "Initialization completed successfully" appears.
  • Turn printer OFF for 10 seconds, then ON.
  • Run a nozzle check – The error should be gone.