If the counter is at or near 100%, check the Main pad counter box again, and click the Initialize button.

Click on the button (located on the right side).

Click . You will see two main counters:

Disable your antivirus or firewall temporarily during the process.

The Epson Adjustment Program L3156 is an invaluable utility that saves time, reduces electronic waste, and cuts maintenance costs. By following this guide, you can safely clear the "End of service life" error in under five minutes. Always remember to balance the software reset with physical maintenance to keep your printer clean, functional, and operating optimally for years to come.

A: No. The program only resets the software counter. For safety and to prevent ink leakage, it is highly recommended to physically replace the waste ink pad or install an external waste ink tank before resetting the counter.

If the L3156 is producing faint prints or has clogged nozzles, the standard cleaning via the computer might not be enough.

or specialized roller cleaning via the maintenance tab in your printer driver or the Epson Support site Resetting the Waste Ink Pad

There are two common software utilities used for the Epson L3156: the traditional "Adjustment Program" and the WICReset Utility. Both achieve the same goal.