When prompted, turn the printer off and then back on to complete the reset. Important Considerations

To prevent the pad from overflowing and leaking ink onto your desk, Epson programs the printer with a counter. Once the counter estimates the pad is full, the printer triggers a "Service Required" error (often with red lights blinking) and locks the interface.

Epson printers use internal counters called the Waste Ink Pad Counters to estimate how full the ink absorption pads are. This is a built-in safety feature designed to prevent liquid ink from leaking out of the machine and damaging your desk or the printer's internal circuitry. Common Symptoms of a Counter Overflow