Launch the program. You will see a utilitarian gray window with Japanese or English text (sometimes garbled if system locale isn't set to Japanese). The two critical buttons are:
Setting the Destination ID (Critical Step) Before doing anything, you must select your printer's region. On the main screen, look for a dropdown or button labeled "Destination" or "Model" .
Incorrect destination can cause the reset to fail or write wrong firmware parameters, leading to incorrect ink level monitoring or paper size errors.
The printer will not accept the reset in normal mode.
You need the R290 Adjustment Program if:
Use this ONLY if you have replaced the print head or installed a completely empty CISS system. This command forces the printer to perform a massive ink charging cycle, filling the head and tubes with ink.
For a permanent fix, advanced users install an external waste ink tank: adjustment program reset epson r290
This is the procedure to clear the "Service Required" error.
Step-by-Step:
Result: The red ink lights should disappear, and the printer will function normally. However, if you have not performed a hardware waste ink mod, you have just told the printer that an almost-full pad is empty. Ink will continue to accumulate, and eventually, it will leak.
The Epson R290 Adjustment Program is a useful tool to bypass a software lockout, but it is not a substitute for physical maintenance. If you only reset the counter without addressing the soaked pads, you will ruin your printer and possibly your desk. Perform the software reset only after you are certain the physical waste ink has been managed.
To reset the Epson Stylus Photo R290 using the Adjustment Program (Resetter), follow these steps. This process is typically used to clear the "service required" error caused by a full Waste Ink Pad counter. 1. Preparation
Connect via USB: Ensure your printer is connected directly to your computer using a USB cable, as wireless or network resets often fail. Launch the program
Disable Antivirus: Some security software incorrectly flags adjustment programs as malware. You may need to temporarily disable it.
Download & Extract: Download the R290 Resetter tool from a reliable provider (e.g., Orpys or Resetter.net) and extract the files from the ZIP or RAR folder. 2. Running the Adjustment Program
Open as Admin: Right-click the AdjProg.exe file and select Run as administrator. Select Model: In the program window, click the Select button. Choose
from the model list and set the Port to Auto Selection or the specific USB port your printer is on. Adjustment Mode: Click on Particular Adjustment Mode. 3. Resetting the Waste Ink Pad Counter
Maintenance Menu: Locate and select Waste ink pad counter from the list, then click OK.
Check Counter: Tick the box next to Main pad counter and click the Check button. This will display how many points/percentage have been used. Setting the Destination ID (Critical Step) Before doing
Initialize: If the counter is near 100%, tick the Main pad counter box again and click the Initialization (or Reset) button.
Restart: A pop-up will ask you to turn off your printer. Turn the printer off, click OK, then turn the printer back on to complete the reset.
Watch this step-by-step walkthrough of the adjustment program interface to see exactly where to click for a counter reset: HOW TO RESET AN EPSON L3150 PRINTER buscoideas YouTube• 30 Jan 2026 Important Note
Resetting the software counter does not physically clean the ink pads. To prevent ink from leaking and damaging your furniture or printer internals, it is recommended to replace the pads or install an External Waste Ink Bottle.
Are you seeing a specific error code on your printer, or is it just the "service required" light flashing?
Epson Adjustment Program Activation and Reset Tutorial for Epson Printers