Unplug any network cables. Remove the printer from any USB hubs. Connect the R290 directly to a USB port on your computer. Do not use USB 3.0 ports if possible (blue inside); use USB 2.0 (black).
The adjustment program does not use the standard printer driver. It uses a special “service mode” driver. If you have the standard Epson R290 driver installed, uninstall it temporarily via Windows Settings > Printers & Scanners.
Resetting the software counter does physically clean the ink pads. To prevent actual ink leakage or damage, you should also manually clean or replace the waste ink pads inside the printer.
Once this counter hits a pre-set limit (usually around 15,000 to 20,000 pages or cleaning cycles), the Epson R290 triggers a . The printer locks down to prevent the pad from overflowing and leaking ink inside the machine or onto your desk.
Warning: Resetting the counter without physically cleaning the ink pads will eventually lead to ink leaking inside your printer. Always inspect/clean the pads first!
Follow these preparation steps strictly. Skipping any step will cause the reset to fail.
Some Chinese manufacturers sell a physical USB dongle (e.g., “R290 Ink Reset Tool”). You plug it into the printer’s USB port, press a button, and it resets the counter. No software needed. Cost: ~$15 on eBay or AliExpress.
Unplug any network cables. Remove the printer from any USB hubs. Connect the R290 directly to a USB port on your computer. Do not use USB 3.0 ports if possible (blue inside); use USB 2.0 (black).
The adjustment program does not use the standard printer driver. It uses a special “service mode” driver. If you have the standard Epson R290 driver installed, uninstall it temporarily via Windows Settings > Printers & Scanners. adjustment program reset epson r290
Resetting the software counter does physically clean the ink pads. To prevent actual ink leakage or damage, you should also manually clean or replace the waste ink pads inside the printer. Unplug any network cables
Once this counter hits a pre-set limit (usually around 15,000 to 20,000 pages or cleaning cycles), the Epson R290 triggers a . The printer locks down to prevent the pad from overflowing and leaking ink inside the machine or onto your desk. Do not use USB 3
Warning: Resetting the counter without physically cleaning the ink pads will eventually lead to ink leaking inside your printer. Always inspect/clean the pads first!
Follow these preparation steps strictly. Skipping any step will cause the reset to fail.
Some Chinese manufacturers sell a physical USB dongle (e.g., “R290 Ink Reset Tool”). You plug it into the printer’s USB port, press a button, and it resets the counter. No software needed. Cost: ~$15 on eBay or AliExpress.