How to Reset Epson L405 Printer Waste Ink Pad Counter Easily

The Reset Epson EcoTank L405 becomes necessary when the printer displays warnings such as “Ink Pad is at the End of its Service Life”, “Service Required”, or “A Component Has Reached the End of its Life”. According to Epson’s official maintenance guidelines, this limitation is part of an internal safety system designed to protect the Epson EcoTank L405 from ink overflow, electrical damage, and contamination of internal components.

What should you do when the Epson EcoTank L405 starts flashing all lights?

When all indicator lights on the Epson EcoTank L405 flash at the same time, the printer has entered a protection mode triggered by an internal counter. This lock prevents further operation until the system verifies that maintenance has been performed. To accurately identify the issue, Epson recommends checking the printer status through its monitoring software.

1 – Send any print command to the Epson EcoTank L405, such as a document or image, and observe the message displayed on your computer using Epson Status Monitor 3.

2 – If the message mentions waste ink pad, maintenance required, internal counter, or end of service life, this confirms that the printer requires the Reset Epson EcoTank L405.

3 – If no message appears, the printer drivers may be missing or outdated. Download the official Epson EcoTank L405 drivers directly from the Epson website, install them, restart your computer, and repeat the print test.

How to Reset the Waste Ink Pad Counter on Epson EcoTank L405

The reset procedure for the Epson EcoTank L405 is simple and does not require advanced technical knowledge. You only need a Windows computer with internet access and the printer connected via USB and powered on.

Like other Epson EcoTank models, the Epson EcoTank L405 uses a dedicated service utility to clear the internal waste ink pad counter. This tool is commonly known as the Reset Epson L405.

1 – Download the reset software using the secure link sent to your email address after purchase.

2 – Activate the program using the unique license key provided in the same email, located below the download link and tutorial instructions.

3 – Next to the download button, you will find a detailed step-by-step video tutorial. Follow each instruction exactly as shown.
4 – Once the reset process is completed, turn off the Epson EcoTank L405, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on. The internal counter will be cleared and the printer will be fully unlocked.

What Is the Ink Pad Inside the Epson EcoTank L405?

Inside the Epson EcoTank L405, there is an internal waste ink absorption system, commonly referred to as the ink pad or waste ink absorber.

Each time the printer is turned on, it performs automatic initialization and printhead cleaning routines. During these processes, unused ink is flushed into the ink pad.

Additionally, normal printing operations trigger periodic maintenance cycles that also direct residual ink into the absorber.

Once the ink pad reaches its calculated maximum capacity, the Epson EcoTank L405 automatically locks to prevent ink leakage that could damage internal circuits and mechanical parts.

In this condition, two actions are required:

• Clean or replace the internal waste ink pads, or install an external ink drainage system.
• Perform the Reset Epson EcoTank L405 to clear the internal waste ink counter.

After payment approval, you will receive an email similar to the example below.

This email contains your activation key, the official download link for the Reset Epson EcoTank L405 software, and access to a complete video tutorial.

Simply open the link and follow the instructions to complete the reset process safely.

Why paid reset software is safer than free alternatives

Common issues with free Reset Epson L405 tools:

• Free tools often include malware, spyware, or hidden trojans.

• Many free versions fail during the final stage with errors such as “Final 68” or “Final 69.”

• Incomplete resets cause the error to return after a short time.

• High risk of firmware corruption that can permanently damage the Epson EcoTank L405.

Advantages of the Paid Reset Epson EcoTank L405:

• 100% clean and verified software

• Easy installation on Windows systems

• Unlimited license option with lifetime validity

• License transfer capability between computers

• Professional technical support, including remote assistance

• Safe reset that clears only the internal counter without modifying firmware