If your Epson printer has suddenly stopped working and is showing a "Service Required" message with alternating blinking red lights, you likely need to reset your waste ink pad counter. This common maintenance issue occurs when the internal pads that collect excess ink are theoretically "full" according to the printer's software.
The Epson Adjustment Program (also known as a "Resetter") is the official maintenance utility designed to resolve this without needing a costly trip to a service center. Compatible Models
This specific adjustment program is compatible with the following Epson EcoTank models:
Epson Adjustment Program (also known as the Resetter) is a service utility used to clear "Service Required" errors and reset the waste ink pad counters for the L380, L382, L383, L385, L386, and L485
series. This process is typically necessary when your printer stops working and displays red blinking lights because its internal absorption pads are theoretically full. PrinterFix How to Use the Adjustment Program Follow these steps to perform a counter reset: Preparation Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program
: Connect your printer via a short USB cable and ensure the print queue is empty. Launch Utility : Open the AdjProg.exe
file. Some versions may require you to disable your antivirus or set your PC date to August 1, 2017 , to activate the license key. : Click the button to choose your specific printer model and port. Particular Adjustment Mode and select Waste ink pad counter from the list. Initialization Check the box for Main pad counter to read the current percentage. Initialize to reset the counter to zero.
: Turn the printer off and then back on when prompted to finalize the reset. Available Tools & Resources Epson L380: supported functions by WIC Reset Utility
To reset the Epson L380, L382, L383, L385, L386, and L485 Adjustment Program If your Epson printer has suddenly stopped working
(also known as a "Resetter"), you must address the "Service Required" error caused by a full waste ink pad counter. Preparation Disable Antivirus
: Before downloading or extracting the program, disable your antivirus and Windows Defender , as these tools are often falsely flagged as threats. Connect Printer : Ensure your printer is connected to your computer via a
(Wi-Fi resets are generally not supported for this process). Run as Administrator : Right-click the AdjProg.exe file and select Run as administrator Resetting the Waste Ink Pad Counter
Before you click "Reset," understand the trade-offs. Part 3: Risks vs
The Epson L485 and L386 are slightly different. They often feature:
For L485/L386 users:
| Problem | Fix | |---------|-----| | Program won’t open | Disable antivirus, run as admin | | Communication error | Check USB cable, reinstall driver, restart printer | | Wrong model detected | Select correct model manually before connecting | | “Reset failed” | Use older Windows version (e.g., Windows 7 compatibility mode) |