Keep the box checked, and click the Initialization button.

Click on the button on the right side of the main window. This opens a advanced menu containing various maintenance modules. Step 4: Locate the Waste Ink Counter

: Click Particular Adjustment Mode and select Waste ink pad counter . Initialization : Click Check to read the current counter value. Select the counter boxes and click Initialization .

If you reset the counter multiple times without addressing the physical ink accumulation, the pads will eventually overflow. This leads to permanent stains on furniture or short-circuiting the electronic components inside the base of the printer. How to manage the physical waste ink:

Turn your printer back on. The flashing red lights should now be gone, and the status monitor should show the printer is ready. Important Safety Warning Regarding Physical Ink Pads

The hardware pads eventually require physical cleaning or replacement. However, the digital lockdown can only be cleared by using the official Epson Adjustment Program to reset the internal Waste Ink Pad Counter back to 0%. What is the Epson SX125 Adjustment Program?

Before attempting a software reset, you must prepare your environment. The adjustment program requires a direct, uninhibited connection to the printer to alter its firmware successfully. Prerequisites