Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program May 2026

Replace the ink pads (costly and requires disassembling the printer).

Stop "Service Required" Errors and Waste Ink Pads Forever Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program

If you own an Epson EcoTank printer (specifically the L380, L382, L383, L385, L485, or L386), you have likely encountered the dreaded message: “Service required. Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life.” Replace the ink pads (costly and requires disassembling

Proceed to Step 1 – download the tool safely, and say goodbye to the "Service Required" error forever. Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only. Modifying your printer’s firmware counters may void your warranty. The author is not responsible for any physical ink leakage or damage resulting from resetting the counter without inspecting the waste pad. Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only

A: No. The Adjustment Program resets the waste ink counter , not the total printed pages. Your Epson warranty counter remains unchanged.

Epson printers use a self-cleaning cycle. During these cycles, a small amount of ink is flushed through the printhead to clear clogs. This "waste ink" doesn't evaporate; it drips onto a sponge pad at the bottom of the printer (the waste ink pad).

A: Theoretically, unlimited times. Practically, the pad can absorb about 3-4 resets worth of waste ink before needing physical replacement.