The printer refuses to perform any functions, including scanning or cleaning. How to Use the Epson 1390 Resetter (Step-by-Step)
Scroll down to the Maintenance section, select , and click OK . Step 5: Check the Current Counter Status
: Some versions of the resetter require your computer's system date to be set to October 4, 2007 , to bypass "date bomb" restrictions.
Keep the box checked. Click the Initialization button. A warning popup will appear asking for confirmation to clear the counter data. Click OK . Step 7: Power Cycle the Machine Adjustment Program Epson 1390 Resetter
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Every time you print or clean your print head, a small amount of ink is pumped into internal sponges called waste ink pads. Epson printers use a built-in counter to track this. Once the counter reaches 100%, the printer locks itself to prevent ink from overflowing and damaging the internal electronics.
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Open the printer casing, remove the saturated foam pads, and replace them with official or aftermarket Epson 1390 waste ink pads.
Before running the adjustment program, you must:
: The most common use. It resets the internal counter that triggers "Service Required" errors when the printer's ink pads are theoretically full. Ink Charge Keep the box checked
: Fine-tunes the physical angle of the print head relative to the paper for precise droplet placement. 4. Diagnostics & Testing Initialization : Resets the printer to its default "out of the box" state. Nozzle Check : Triggers a diagnostic print to identify blocked nozzles. Error Code History
If you reset the electronic counter multiple times without addressing the physical waste ink, the pads will eventually saturate completely. Excess ink will overflow from the base of the printer, risking permanent damage to your furniture, rugs, and the printer's electronic components. What you should do:
The Adjustment Program (often called or the Epson Resetter Tool ) is a specialized software application developed by Epson. It is officially meant for service technicians to maintain and repair printers.
This was my third time resurrecting it. I opened my old software folder and found the file: . No installer. No certificate. Just a single executable from a forgotten forum thread, saved on a USB stick labeled "Don't Lose."
Inside your printer, there are small, felt-like pads that collect the excess ink used during cleaning cycles and borderless printing.