Click on the button (located on the right side of the main menu). Scroll down the pop-up list to the "Maintenance" section. Select Waste ink pad counter and click OK . Step 4: Check and Reset the Counter Values Check the box next to Main pad counter .
This is the most frequent roadblock. Try the following fixes:
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If you see a value over 95% or a numeric value over 15,000, you have confirmed the issue.
Because the printer cannot physically measure how full these pads are, it relies on a digital counter built into the mainboard firmware. Every print job and cleaning cycle adds points to this counter. Once the internal counter hits 100%, the printer triggers a hardware lockout. Common Symptoms of a Locked Counter: The printer stops printing completely.
The is a powerful, essential tool for extending the life of your all-in-one printer. It is not magic, and it does not repair broken hardware. But it effectively eliminates the most common "fake death" error that plagues these printers.
The Epson Adjustment Program (sometimes called the Epson Service Program) is a more comprehensive service tool. While Epson does not officially distribute this program to end users, it has become widely available through various online sources. This program offers more advanced functions than WIC Reset Utility but is also more complex to use.
: Click the printer selection dropdown and choose "Epson SX130"
| Mode | Purpose | |------|---------| | | A step-by-step guided procedure designed for service technicians that walks through multiple service steps in a specific order | | Particular Adjustment Mode | Direct access to specific individual functions such as resetting the waste ink pad counter, which is the preferred method for DIY users |
Using third-party adjustment software is . Performing a reset may void any remaining warranty on your printer. If your printer is still under warranty, consider sending it to Epson for official service instead of performing a DIY reset.
