The printer does not have a physical sensor to measure how wet the pad is. Instead, it relies on an internal digital counter that estimates ink usage.
Scroll down the list of maintenance options, select , and hit OK .
Every time your printer performs a cleaning cycle or prints borderless photos, a small amount of excess ink is generated. This waste ink is collected in a special absorbent pad (a thick sponge) inside the printer. Epson printers have a counter that tracks how much ink the pad has absorbed. Once this counter reaches a predetermined limit, the printer automatically locks itself down to prevent the pad from overflowing and potentially damaging the printer's internal electronics or leaking ink everywhere.
There are two distinct types of resets you can perform on an Epson L4260: a (for connectivity or software bugs) and a Firmware Counter Reset (to resolve the E-11 service lock). reset l4260 verified
to prevent long-term damage.
Resetting the software counter does not remove the actual waste ink. To prevent permanent damage to your printer or furniture: Maintenance Box (T04D1)
A standard USB cable connecting the printer directly to the computer (Wi-Fi resetting is not supported). The printer does not have a physical sensor
You likely missed step 3 in the ink level reset process. You must manually select the refilled colors in the menu. Simply refilling the tanks doesn't automatically trigger a reset; you must confirm the action on the control panel.
If the free Adjustment Program does not work, the WIC Reset Utility is a highly reliable, industry-standard tool.
Click on Particular Adjustment Mode . Scroll through the menu, select Waste Ink Pad Counter , and press OK . Every time your printer performs a cleaning cycle
The ink and paper lights blink simultaneously.
[ Main Menu ] ---> [ Particular Adjustment Mode ] ---> [ Waste Ink Pad Counter ] Step 3: Clearing the Counter
The most common way to fix this is using the (often called a "WIC Reset" or "AdjProg"). Steps to Reset: