: Alternating or simultaneous blinking of the paper and ink red LED lights.
By following the steps in this guide—from understanding the tool and diagnosing the error to executing the reset safely and physically cleaning the pads—you can effectively rescue your Epson SX 230 and continue printing for years to come.
Follow these instructions carefully to clear the red light blinking error: 1. Preparation Connect the printer to your PC via USB. Turn the printer . Extract the downloaded Adjustment Program ZIP file. 2. Launch the Utility Run the AdjProg.exe file. Click the Select button.
Once the printer is completely powered off, click on the computer screen prompt. Epson SX230 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP (32-bit & 64-bit) USB Cable (Wireless/Wi-Fi reset is not supported) Function adjustment program epson sx 230 resetter epson sx 230 16
Resetting the counter without replacing or cleaning the waste ink pads is the most significant risk. If the pads are saturated, resetting the counter allows the printer to continue printing, inevitably leading to ink overflow. This can cause:
The official solution? Replace the ink pads and pay Epson for a service reset. But since the SX 230 is an older model, many users turn to the to manually reset this counter.
: The printer does not have a physical sensor to check if the pads are wet. Instead, it relies on a digital counter.
The keyword you searched for breaks down into three critical components: : Alternating or simultaneous blinking of the paper
Epson programs an internal digital counter (the Waste Ink Pad Counter) to estimate how much ink has accumulated in these pads.
: Perform printhead cleanings, read diagnostic reports, and check current ink levels. System Adjustments
: A prompt will ask you to turn off the printer. Power it off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on to complete the process. Alternative: WIC Reset Utility
Every Epson printer features an internal counter that tracks the amount of waste ink generated during head cleaning and printing. When this counter hits 100%, the printer locks down to prevent ink leaks, triggering the infamous "Service Required" alert. The adjustment program resets this internal counter back to 0%. Key Features of the Utility Preparation Connect the printer to your PC via USB
Cancel all pending print jobs sitting in your Windows print spooler. If the printer queue is blocked, the adjustment utility cannot push the reset command to the firmware.
Enables the manual input of a new printhead ID, which is necessary if the physical printhead is replaced.
Open the folder and double-click the file to launch the program. Click on the Select button at the top of the interface.
Click the button to read the current memory value. The utility will display exactly how many points have accumulated.