Not because she needs it. But because she won.

The screen on her laptop said it: “Service required. Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life. See your documentation.”

Resetting the waste ink counter without physically inspecting or replacing the waste ink pads carries certain risks. The pads are designed to absorb a specific volume of waste ink. If they are truly saturated and you reset the counter without replacing them, future waste ink could overflow inside the printer, potentially causing damage to internal electronics or leaking onto your desk.

In the program window, look for a "Select" or printer model selection menu. Choose "Epson SX130" or "Epson Stylus SX130" from the list. Select the correct communication port (USB) and click "OK".

For six more months, the SX130 worked. Then, one morning, Mariana found a small black pool of ink seeping from the bottom vent. The internal pad had finally overflowed.

: Open the application, click Select , and choose the SX130 model name and the correct USB port.

Many adjustment programs ask for a “Destination ID” or “Country code” . For the SX130, these are common codes:

Follow these steps carefully to clear the error code and reset your waste ink counter. Phase 1: Prerequisites and Preparation

: Turn off the printer when prompted, then click Finish .

Beyond the waste ink pad reset, the Epson SX130 Adjustment Program offers several advanced features useful for repairs:

The Epson SX130 reset adjustment program typically offers the following features: