To reset the "waste ink pad" error (often called the "Service Required" error) on an Epson printer , you must use software to reset the internal counter to 0% and, ideally, replace the physical ink pads to prevent leaks.
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Print a nozzle check or status sheet. The error should be cleared. The printer will now function again, but the waste ink will flow into whatever pad/tank you have installed. To reset the "waste ink pad" error (often