The resetter came as a small executable file (no physical device). At first, my antivirus flagged it, but I turned it off temporarily as advised. Connected the printer via USB, launched the tool, selected my model (L5290), and clicked “Reset.” The whole process took under a minute.

The error message disappeared instantly, and the printer started working normally again. I’ve printed about 200 pages since – no issues. I also cleaned the waste pads manually, but the resetter alone would have been enough to bypass the lock.

Here’s a sample product review for the (a software tool used to reset the waste ink pad counter). Keep in mind that using such tools may void your warranty, but many users seek them for maintenance. Title: Works perfectly – saved me a costly service visit Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)

I bought the Epson L5290 resetter after my printer suddenly showed “Service Required” with blinking lights, even though print quality was fine. I found out the waste ink pad counter had reached its limit – a common issue with EcoTank models.