Epson ink pad errors, explained
What the waste ink counter means, how to read it for free, how to reset it, and what to do with the pads afterwards.
“The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life” — what it means and what to do
Why your Epson says the ink pads are at the end of their service life, what the waste ink counter really measures, and the ways to get printing again safely.
Read the guide →After the reset: what to do with the Epson ink pads
A counter reset does not remove ink from the waste pads. How to tell if your Epson's pads need attention, and when to wash, replace or fit an external waste tank.
Read the guide →How to check your Epson waste ink counter for free
Read your Epson's waste ink pad counter for free, and understand what the percentages and the main and platen pad counters mean.
Read the guide →Does your Epson need a reset or a new maintenance box?
Some Epson printers store waste ink in fixed pads that can be reset in software. Others use a replaceable maintenance box with a chip. How to tell which yours has.
Read the guide →VNIT Reset Tool troubleshooting: the error is still there, or the printer is not found
Ink pad error still showing after a reset, or the tool cannot find your Epson? Fixes for the problems we see most, from a printer restart to Windows holding the port.
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