Epson L4150 L4160 L4170 Resetter Adjustment Program
The Resetter Adjustment Program (commonly referred to as a “WIC resetter” or “adjustment program”) is a software utility designed for service technicians. Its primary function is to communicate with the printer’s EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) to reset the waste ink counter. For the Epson L4150, L4160, and L4170 models, this program is model-specific and typically runs on Windows-based computers. It bypasses the printer’s user-level warnings and performs a low-level reset, restoring normal operation.
The most common reason users search for this tool is the dreaded error message: "A printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life. Please contact Epson Support."
When your Epson L4150, L4160, or L4170 reaches this point, the printer will hard-lock. You cannot scan, copy, or print. The buttons become unresponsive. In the eyes of the manufacturer, your printer is a "disposable product." Epson L4150 L4160 L4170 Resetter Adjustment Program
However, if you are a savvy user, you know that the physical ink pad inside your specific printer might still have plenty of absorption capacity left. The Resetter Adjustment Program forces the internal counter back to zero (0%), allowing you to continue printing.
Using the Epson L4150 L4160 L4170 Resetter Adjustment Program voids your warranty. If your printer is still under the standard 1-year or extended warranty, take it to an authorized service center instead. The Resetter Adjustment Program (commonly referred to as
However, for printers out of warranty, this tool is a lifesaver. Many service centers charge $60–$100 for what this free tool does in 30 seconds.
While functionally effective, using unauthorized adjustment programs carries significant risks: Tick Main pad counter (and optionally Platen pad
| Risk | Description | | :--- | :--- | | Physical Ink Overflow | Resetting the counter without replacing the physical pad leads to ink leakage, damaging the printer’s mainboard, power supply, or work surface. | | Firmware Corruption | Incompatible versions (e.g., using an L4150 program on an L4160) can write incorrect data, bricking the printer. | | Warranty Void | Epson’s warranty explicitly excludes damage from unauthorized service software. | | Malware Risk | Many downloadable "resetter" .exe files contain trojans, keyloggers, or ransomware. | | Driver Conflicts | The required custom USB driver may conflict with Epson’s official driver, causing printing errors. |
The program is required when the printer exhibits any of the following:
| Symptom | Indication | |---------|-------------| | Flashing error lights (usually all LEDs blinking simultaneously) | Waste ink counter full | | Message: "Service Required. Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life." | Counter overflow | | Print head cleaning cycles are blocked | Lockout state | | Inability to print, scan, or copy | Printer inoperable until reset |
Abstract: Epson’s EcoTank L4150, L4160, and L4170 series printers utilize a permanent print head and an ink tank system designed for high-volume printing. To manage print lifecycle events—specifically the exhaustion of the waste ink pad counter—Epson incorporates a service-required timer. This paper examines the third-party Resetter Adjustment Program (often referred to as a "keygen" or "adjustment program") designed to reset these counters. We analyze its operational mechanics, legitimate use cases, inherent risks, and legal implications.
