This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about the Epson 1390 Adjustment Program (Resetter), how it works, and how to safely use it to revive your printer. Understanding the "Service Required" Error
Using the Epson 1390 adjustment program is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
The printer uses a digital counter (Waste Ink Pad Counter) to estimate when these pads are full. Adjustment Program Epson 1390 Resetter
Epson printers are engineered with internal waste ink pads. These porous pads absorb excess ink during initial setup, print head cleaning cycles, and borderless printing borders. Why Does the Printer Lock Up?
Ensure there are no pending print jobs stuck in your Windows printing queue. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to
The adjustment utility runs natively on Windows environments (Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11). Mac users will need a Windows virtual machine or emulator.
Click on the button on the right side of the main screen. This opens a long menu of maintenance and calibration options. Step 4: Locate the Waste Ink Counter Epson printers are engineered with internal waste ink pads
It is highly recommended to install an External Waste Ink Tank (an "ink dump") before performing a reset. This redirects waste ink into a bottle for easy disposal.
: For high-volume print shops, bypass the internal pads entirely. Unplug the internal waste ink tube from the pad holder and route it outward into an external plastic bottle or a commercially available external waste ink tank kit. This makes monitoring and emptying waste ink simple. Troubleshooting Common Resetter Errors