Epson Resetter — Tool L5190

| Tool | Cost | Ease of Use | Best For | |------|------|-------------|-----------| | WIC Reset Utility | Paid (per reset) | Very easy | One-time users | | AdjProg (Adjustment Program) | Free (harder to find) | Complex | Technicians |

The resetter tool tells the printer, “The waste pad has been replaced or emptied,” even if it hasn’t. This resets the counter to zero, and your printer resumes normal operation. However, there is a physical reality to consider: If you reset without physically managing the waste ink, you risk a messy, destructive ink spill.

The official WIC Reset works on Mac via a Java-based launcher, but USB drivers can be problematic. Use a Windows virtual machine or borrow a PC. epson resetter tool l5190

The Epson Resetter Tool (often called AdjProg or Waste Ink Pad Reset Utility) is a third-party software program that resets the internal waste ink counter on Epson printers. For the L5190 specifically, this tool communicates directly with the printer’s firmware to tell it that the waste ink pads have been replaced (or emptied), even if they haven’t.

Important distinction: The tool does not physically clean or replace the ink pads. It only resets the digital counter. To avoid actual ink leakage, you should physically clean or replace the waste ink pads after using the tool. | Tool | Cost | Ease of Use

Advanced users can drill a small hole in the back of the L5190’s waste pad housing and route a silicone tube to an external bottle. Search YouTube for “Epson L5190 waste ink bottle mod”. This allows infinite resets with zero spill risk.

Yes. Firmware updates do not patch the reset counter mechanism. Both tools still work. The official WIC Reset works on Mac via

If you own an Epson EcoTank L5190, you may eventually encounter a frustrating issue: the printer stops working and shows a "Service Required" error or flashing lights indicating that the waste ink pad is full. Unlike standard ink cartridges, the L5190 uses an internal ink collection pad that absorbs ink during cleaning cycles. Once this pad reaches its limit, the printer locks down.

The solution? The Epson L5190 Resetter Tool (often called the Adjustment Program or WIC Reset Utility).

No, if used correctly. It only resets a counter. However, ignoring physical waste ink overflow will damage your printer.