How to Fix Epson L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150

error Waste Ink Pad Counter is Full

Problem:
When the printer turned, blinking light Resume button and Print The head doesn't move.

Error:
Waste Ink Pad Counter is Full

Solution:
1. Replacing the Waste Ink Pad / the Tube Assy.
2. Reset the waste ink counter / the ink tube counter with Adjustment Program

Every time the Epson printer is turned on or will start printing, the pump will
suck ink from the print head connected to the ink tank. The resulting waste ink
then flows to a waste ink reservoir called ink pads. This waste ink tank will
one day reach its maximum capacity, indicated by the error message "Waste
Ink Pad Counter is Full." When this problem occurs, the printer cannot be
used and must be repaired immediately.

Repairing the printer for Waste Ink Pad Counter is Full error is done in 2
stages:
1. Physical improvement
Physical improvement is to replace the waste ink pad with a new one. This
replacement must be done because the waste ink pad has reached its
maximum capacity or has been saturated with ink.
2. Reset the waste ink counter
After the waste ink pad has been replaced, the next step is to reset the waste
ink counter. Because the waste ink counter has reached 100% or more,
resetting aims to return the waste ink counter to zero. Reset is done with the
"Epson Adjustment Program" software.

After physical repairs by replacing the waste ink pad, proceed to reset the
waste ink counter, the printer repair process has been completed and the
printer is back to normal and can be reused.
Fix the Epson L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150 error Waste Ink Pad
Counter is Full

Step 1: Physical improvement or Replaced the Main Waste Ink

Pad
Waste ink pad for Epson L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150 printers is at the back
of the printer (see figure.) It is very easy to replace it, and follow the
instructions below.
1. Remove the main waste ink pad cover bolt
2. Remove the main waste ink pad bolt
3. Replace the main waste ink pad with a new one.

After the main waste ink pad has been replaced, the repair process is continued by resetting
the waste ink counter.

2. Reset the waste ink counter

Preparation before reset
- Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable
- Download the Adjustment Program Epson L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150
- Extract file
This application needs a valid key to start, here is how to activate this tool.

How to Activate the Adjustment Program Epson L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150

(1) Open Adjprog

(2) Open Keygen
(3) Copy License ID for registration
(4) Type "Name for write-in key"
(5) Paste LicenseID
(6) Click New Key
(7) Copy Activation Key
(8) Paste Activation Key to activate the tool
(9) Press OK to Activate.

After the Adjustment Program is successfully opened, follow the instructions below:

(1) Open SELECT

(2) Model Name: select model name L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150 (select one)
(3) PORT – select USB port Epson printer (don’t use Auto selection) – OK
(4) Particular Adjustment Mode

(5) Waste Ink Pad Counter - OK

(6) Give checkbox: Main Pad Counter, Platen Pad Counter
(7) Click Check – OK. The Main pad counter and Platen pad counter values will appear in
points and percent units.
(8) Click Initialization – OK. The main pad counter and the platen pad counter will be reset
to zero.
(9) FINISH

Note:
After all required adjustments are completed, use the “Final check pattern print” function to
print all adjustment patterns for a final check. If you find a problem with the printout patterns,
carry out the adjustment again and run “Cleaning/Ink Charge”.

(10) Final Check Pattern Print – OK

(11) Load paper (A4 or Letter) – PRINT
(12) FINISH. Turn off the printer and then turn on. Printer ready to use.

Download Adjustment Program Epson L3100, L3101, L3110, L3150