Resetting the software counter fools the printer into thinking the waste ink pads are completely empty. However, the physical ink pads are still saturated with old ink.

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When this internal counter hits 100%, the printer locks itself down to prevent ink from overflowing onto your desk.

It is highly recommended to open the small panel at the back of the printer, remove the physical waste ink pads, and wash them thoroughly with water (allow them to dry completely before reinserting). Alternatively, you can reroute the waste ink tube into an external bottle (known as an external waste ink tank system). Best Practices to Prevent Errors To extend the lifespan of your Epson PX660 and minimize how often you need to use adjustment programs:

Click the button. The software will read your printer's memory and display your current point accumulation. You will likely see that it has exceeded the maximum allowed points. Keep the boxes checked and click the Initialization button.

The red flashing lights should now be gone, and your printer status on your PC will show as "Ready to Print." Crucial Maintenance: Checking the Physical Pads

The underlying hardware is often completely fine, but you must reset the internal main pad counters to 0% using specialized software. Core Features of Top Adjustment Tools

Look for the checkbox labeled and check the box next to it.

The software will display a message: "Please turn off the printer." Turn off your Epson PX660 using its physical power button. Click on the software prompt. Turn your printer back on.