Before you throw your printer into the trash, there is a solution. The official fix from Epson involves replacing the ink pads (a messy, expensive procedure) and running a specialized software tool. However, the printing community has developed an alternative: .
: When the counter reaches its "service life" limit, the printer triggers a "Service Required" error and ceases all functions, even if it is otherwise in perfect working order. The Dilemma Before you throw your printer into the trash,