Eventually, you will turn on your printer only to see a flashing error message on the LCD screen: or "A printer’s internal component is near the end of its useful life." The printer will lock up completely, refusing to print, scan, or copy.
It is a common misconception that the software reset "cleans" the printer. Resetting the counter without addressing the physical waste ink pad can lead to ink leaking from the bottom of the device, potentially damaging furniture or internal electronics. Users of the L6190 are strongly advised to either: Epson L6190 Resetter Adjustment Program