A: No. Official service centers pay Epson for it, but community-released UPD versions are free. If a website asks for a credit card, leave immediately.

If you cannot find or run the updated adjustment program, consider:

Ensure your printer is connected to your PC via a USB cable . This process usually does not work over Wi-Fi. 2. Running the Program Open the AdjProg.exe file. Click Accept on the welcome screen.

Alex found a local repair shop that reset the counter for $15, installed an external waste tank, and the printer ran for two more years. No malware, no bricked printer, no headaches.

A pop-up will ask you to turn off your printer. Turn it off, click OK on the screen, and then turn the printer back on. Your counter should now be at 0%. ⚠️ Important Maintenance Note

: The reset process typically takes less than 5 minutes once the software is running. Difficulty : Some versions (like ) require purchasing a "Reset Key". How to Use (Standard Procedure)

Epson printers use a maintenance box or absorbent pads located at the bottom of the printer chassis. During printhead cleaning, purge cycles, and borderless printing, excess ink flows into these pads. Eventually, they become saturated. Epson programs the printer to stop working before the pads overflow and leak ink onto your desk or into the electronics.