Epson Sx230 Printer Resetter Adjustment Program May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to the Epson SX230 Printer Resetter Adjustment Program: Rescue Your Printer from Service Required Errors

  • Select the correct port (USB) and model if required.
  • Click “Check” or “Read” to confirm printer connection.
  • Choose “Waste Ink Pad Counter” (or “Counter”) → click “Initialize” or “Reset”.
  • Wait until the tool reports success.
  1. Turn off the printer using the power button.
  2. Unplug the USB cable and power cable.
  3. Wait 10 seconds. Plug the power cable back in (keep USB unplugged for now).
  4. Press and hold the “Stop” button (the red circle with a triangle – also the ink button) and the “Power” button simultaneously.
  5. Continue holding “Power,” but release the “Stop” button.
  6. While still holding “Power,” press the “Stop” button twice (or sometimes 5 times, depending on firmware). The power light should blink green.
  7. Release “Power.” The screen (if your model has one) will show all icons, or the lights will flash in a pattern.
  8. Plug in the USB cable now. Your PC will detect a new device – ignore driver warnings.
  1. Extract the program from the zip file.
  2. Connect the Epson SX230 printer to your computer using a USB cable.
  3. Run the resetter program and follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Select the correct printer model and port from the drop-down menu.
  5. Click on the "Reset" or "Adjustment" button to initiate the reset process.
  • Main pad counter: Percentage of "fullness."
  • Protection counter: Status (e.g., "100%" or "Over 100%").

Keep a log of when you reset. Most users can perform 2–3 resets safely before the pads become physically saturated.

Precautions and Warnings

  1. Open the printer: Remove the scanner unit and top cover.
  2. Locate the pad: Usually a black spongy block in the far-right corner (parking station).
  3. Remove waste tubes: You will see two small silicone tubes leading into the pad.
  4. Extend the tubes: Attach medical-grade silicone tubing to them. Drill a hole in the back of the printer’s case.
  5. Route to an external bottle: Place a plastic bottle (with an air hole) outside the printer.