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Olga Weis Olga Weis Last updated Sep 14, 2024

How to reset waste ink pad remotely with FlexiHub

Epson printers are world famous as these are efficient and highly reliable for individual as well as business use.

However, Epson printers have a built-in limitation — the waste ink pad counter. This limitation is found in many printers.

Unfortunately, the waste ink pad counter affects your printer’s lifespan. You may also need to reset the counter to continue printing documents. This is inconvenient but you can extend the printer's lifespan by using effective resetting solutions.

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In this guide, you'll learn how to reset Epson waste ink pad counters using specialized solutions. If you're a business owner or an individual looking for a solution to manage technical support, understand how to use FlexiHub to remotely manage the reset process.

What's the issue with Epson printers?

Epson printers come with a built-in waste ink pad counter. Here, we're using Epson L1800.

These counters are designed to track how much ink the waste pads of the printer have absorbed. An upper limit is defined in the counter for the absorbed ink. If it reaches this upper limit, the printer will no longer work unless you reset it.

By design, this mechanism offers advantages like protecting the internal components of the printer and preventing ink overflow and wastage. This potentially saves you money in repairing the damages and ink wasted.

However, if you're in a hurry to print important documents but the printer won’t work as it has reached the upper limit, it becomes frustrating. You'll need to manually reset it to make it work, which is time-consuming and tedious.

The good news is dedicated software is available to reset Epson waste ink pad counters to save you time and effort.

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Resetting the waste ink pad counter

Let's understand the step-by-step process to reset your printer's waste ink pad counter.

1. Find reliable software

Many companies offer resetters and virtual chips to help you reset your printer's counter. Most software solutions are free to download and install on your computer. However, you'll need to buy a key suitable for your printer's model. It will allow you to activate the reset functionality:


  • Website visit: Visit the website of a reputable software provider offering reset keys for your Epson printer’s specific model.

  • Purchase the key: Most software providers deliver keys within 30 minutes to 1 day. The delivery time varies based on the company and demand. You can contact customer support for assistance if there's a delay in receiving the key.

  • Download the software: Once you obtain the key, download the resetter software on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to install it on your computer.

2. Connect the printer

Check whether the Epson printer is properly connected to your machine via USB. You can't set up the connection over Wi-Fi, even if you install the printer wirelessly on the network. Follow these steps to connect to the printer.

3. Run the software

Once the printer is connected, run the Epson printer waste ink pad counter reset software you've chosen.


  • ★ Open the resetter software and right-click on it. Next, locate and choose the option - ‘Run as administrator’. This step ensures the software works correctly.

  • ★ Inside the software, find and select the option ‘Residual Ink Counters’.

  • ★ Look up the printer installed on your computer from the available list. Here, we've chosen the Epson L1800. You can choose any other model that you've installed on the computer. Next, find the option ‘Read’ and click on it. It will enable you to check the ink counter’s current status.

4. Reset the ink counter

Follow the below steps to reset the printer's int counter:


  • ★ After checking the int counter, start resetting it by clicking on the ‘Reset’ option. It will initiate the process.

  • ★ The software provider must have given you the reset key. Enter that and let the reset process complete.

  • ★ Once complete, turn off the printer. Now, wait for a few seconds and turn on the printer again.

  • ★ Recheck the printer's ink counter. After the reset, it should come down to zero. This means that the printer will function again and its lifespan will be extended.

Manage printers across multiple locations with FlexiHub

You can easily connect to various USB printers remotely over the internet using FlexiHub. This robust yet user-friendly solution allows businesses and individuals to manage different printers in multiple locations across the globe. It lets you reset your printer's waste ink pad counter remotely no matter where you are, given the computer connected to the printer has access to the internet.



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Using FlexiHub to reset ink counter remotely

Here's how to enable the Epson waste ink pad counter reset remotely using FlexiHub:
  • 1.
    Download and install FlexiHub on your remote and local computers.
    Download and install FlexiHub
  • 2.
    Use a USB device to connect your printer to the remote machine. blank
  • 3.
    If you have a FlexiHub account, log in using your credentials. Now, share the installed printer from your remote computer.
    Log in to your FlexiHub account
  • 4.
    Choose the shared printer with the help of FlexiHub on the local computer.
    Choose the shared printer
  • 5.
    Run the counter resetter software. It will work like the printer is connected physically to your local computer. blank

In addition, FlexiHub offers cross-platform compatibility with multiple operating systems, such as Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS. This feature makes FlexiHub stand out from other resetting software available in the market.

Thus, no matter what device or operating system you use, you can use FlexiHub to reset and manage printers remotely, offering seamless workflow in remote settings and the convenience of printing documents remotely.

Conclusion

Epson printers are excellent in performance but many find its waste ink pad counter feature annoying. Using reliable resetting software, you can reset your Epson printer and enhance its lifespan. Whether you're an individual working remotely or a business looking to streamline remote operations, it's a cost-effective solution for all.

FlexiHub is a powerful ink counter resetting solution that helps you manage your printers remotely. It’s compatible across devices and operating systems and comes with an intuitive user interface to reset your printer's ink pad counter.

If you provide remote technical support or run a business remotely, FlexiHub will help ensure seamless operation with little to no downtime.

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