: Many antivirus programs flag adjustment tools as "false positives" because they modify hardware registers. Temporarily disable your security software to ensure the program runs correctly.

After resetting, you have extended the life of your printer. However, the physical waste pad will eventually fill. On an L120, you can safely reset the counter 3–4 times before opening the printer to manually replace or wash the pad.

In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about resetting your Epson L120, why the “Nosware” distinction matters, and how to perform the reset safely.

: Many resetter programs are flagged as false positives by antivirus software. Temporarily disable your antivirus or Windows Defender before downloading and extracting. Connect via USB

Before starting, ensure your printer is connected to your PC via a USB cable. Wireless or network connections often fail during the resetting process.

The Epson L120 is an printer, designed for high-volume printing with low-cost ink bottles. However, like all inkjet printers, it performs regular cleaning cycles. Ink is pushed through the printhead to clear clogs, and this excess ink is deposited into a sponge-like Waste Ink Pad inside the printer.

“Nosware” is a community-driven label used in printer repair forums (like Badcaps, ResetEpson, and 2manuals). It indicates that a resetter utility has been

The Epson L120 Resetter is a software utility used to clear the error on Epson printers. This error occurs when the printer's internal Waste Ink Pad counter reaches its maximum limit, effectively locking the printer to prevent ink overflow. How to Use the Resetter

: In the program window, click the "Select" button. Choose "L120" from the Model Name dropdown menu and click OK.