Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program -
Epson L380/L382/L383/L385/L485/L386 Adjustment Program — Quick Guide
What it is
A small Windows utility used to:
Waste Ink Pad Reset: Clears the "Main Pad Counter" to 0% to resume printing.
- Download the adjustment program from the link above.
- Connect your Epson printer to your computer via a USB cable.
- Run the program and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Select the correct printer model and firmware version.
- Perform the reset and wait for the program to complete.
- Restart your printer and test it with a sample print.
: Before downloading or extracting the program, disable your antivirus and Windows Defender , as these tools are often falsely flagged as threats. Connect Printer : Ensure your printer is connected to your computer via a Reset Epson L380-l382-l383-l385-l485-l386 Adjustment Program
: Once the process finishes, the program will ask you to turn off your printer. Power it down, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on. The red blinking lights should now be gone. Important Safety Note
Part 1: What is the "Adjustment Program" (Reset Utility)?
The Epson Adjustment Program (often called a resetter or WIC Reset Utility) is a low-level service tool designed by Epson for authorized service centers. It communicates directly with the printer's EEPROM (memory chip) to reset internal counters. Download the adjustment program from the link above
This tutorial demonstrates the exact steps to select your model and initialize the counter: 13:36
Not Responding: Run the program as an "Administrator" by right-clicking the .exe file. : Before downloading or extracting the program, disable
To Jack's amazement, the printer sprang back to life. The error message disappeared, and the printer began to print with its usual high quality. Jack was overjoyed and relieved, as he had been worried that he would have to replace the printer or spend a fortune on repairs.