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A popup message saying "A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life."
This issue usually points to a full waste ink pad. While it sounds like a hardware failure, it is actually a software-locked maintenance event. An (also known as the Epson Adjustment Program) is the specific utility needed to clear this error and bring your printer back to life.
If requested, click to finish the software process and close the program. Alternatives: WIC Reset Utility
Improper use of adjustment programs can potentially “brick” your printer—rendering it completely unusable. This risk is higher if you use corrupted or poorly programmed resetter files. Epson Printer Resetter L3250
for another 5 seconds, then release both. Lights will flash to indicate you are in maintenance mode : Press the button four times, then press the button once to execute the routine 3. Resetting Network (Wi-Fi) Settings
| Risk | Explanation | |------|-------------| | | Resetting without cleaning/replacing pads can eventually cause ink to leak onto your desk, inside the electronics, or stain paper. | | No official support | Epson will refuse service if they detect a resetter was used (e.g., via EEPROM logs). | | False malware warnings | Many resetter downloads contain actual viruses. Always scan files. | | Limited resets | Each reset buys you time, but after 2–3 resets, the pads may become fully saturated, leading to permanent damage. | | Driver issues | Some Windows updates break older resetter programs. |
To reset an Epson L3250 printer, you generally need to address either a Waste Ink Pad A popup message saying "A printer's ink pad
This means the software cannot talk to the printer. Check your USB connection, make sure the printer is turned on, and ensure you selected the correct USB port in Step 3 instead of leaving it on "Auto Selection."
The resetter software resets this digital counter back to zero, telling the printer that the waste pad is "new," allowing you to continue printing.
The alternating flashing red lights should now be gone, and the status monitor on your computer should show that the printer is ready to print. Crucial Maintenance: The Physical Ink Pad If requested, click to finish the software process
If you have the Epson printer software installed on your computer, check for reset or maintenance options within the utility itself. Some Epson software includes basic troubleshooting features that can resolve certain issues.
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