Epson - 1390 Resetter
Let’s diagnose the issue. You are likely seeing one of the following symptoms:
This is not a hardware failure. It is a software lock. The Epson 1390 resetter is the key.
Before you download a resetter, you must understand the physical reality. If your printer has been used heavily for years, the sponge might actually be full.
If you reset the counter without checking the sponge, ink will overflow inside the printer. This leads to:
The Solution: Open the printer case (remove the scanner unit) or look under the printer for the waste ink tank (usually a small plastic box filled with felt). If it is saturated, replace the sponge or install an external waste ink tank before running the Epson 1390 resetter. epson 1390 resetter
Warning: resetting the waste ink pad counter does not empty or service physical ink pads — it only clears the printer's "service required" counter. Physically inspect or replace pads if heavily saturated to avoid ink overflow.
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Understanding the Epson 1390 Resetter: A Necessary Tool for Maintenance The Epson Stylus Photo 1390
, a popular choice for high-quality A3+ printing and specialized tasks like Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, eventually encounters a "Service Required" error. This halt in operation is not typically a mechanical failure but a software lock triggered by the Waste Ink Pad Counter. To resolve this, users rely on an " Epson 1390 Resetter Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Let’s diagnose the issue
"—a specialized utility designed to restore the printer to working order. The Purpose of a Resetter
Epson printers are equipped with porous pads that collect excess ink during initial setup, cleaning cycles, and borderless printing. To prevent ink from overflowing and damaging the machine, a built-in counter tracks these cycles. Once the counter reaches its limit, the printer displays a service message and stops functioning. Product Status Messages - Epson