Print a nozzle check pattern. The “Service Required” light/message should be gone. Your printer is alive again.
If you reset the digital counter multiple times without addressing the physical ink buildup, , causing permanent damage to your internal electronics or ruining your furniture. Your Options for the Physical Maintenance Box:
You need the Epson L5290 Adjustment Program (Resetter) to clear the counter. Step-by-Step Guide: epson l5290 resetter
It is highly recommended to physically inspect, clean, or replace the sponge pads before or immediately after performing a software reset.
Using an Epson L5290 resetter is relatively straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide: Print a nozzle check pattern
While the resetter software clears the digital lock, it .
Epson uses a digital counter (the Waste Ink Pad Counter) to estimate when this pad is full. If you reset the digital counter multiple times
It does physically clean or replace the waste ink pads. It simply tells the printer, "The pads are empty again," allowing you to continue printing.