Epson L15160 / L15180 Adjustment Program (ESP) – Ink Pad Reset & Software Guide (2026)

 

Epson L15160 & L15180 Adjustment Program (ESP) – Complete Guide (2026)

The Epson L15160 and Epson L15180 are high-volume InkTank printers widely used in offices and commercial environments.
They are popular for their fast printing speed, low ink cost, and overall reliability.

However, after long-term usage, some users may experience the following issues:

• Ink Absorber Full

• Service Required

• Alternating Blinking Lights

• Printer not usable

In this guide, we clearly explain how to fix ink pad counter–related issues using the Epson L15160 / L15180 Adjustment Program (ESP).

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⭐ What Is the Epson L15160 / L15180 Ink Absorber Clearing Program?

The Ink Absorber / Ink Pad Clearing Program (ESP) is a service-level software designed for Epson printers.
It allows you to:

• Reset the ink pad (waste ink) counter

• Clear “Ink Absorber Full” and “Service Required” errors

• Restore the printer to working condition

⚠️ Important Note:
This program only resets the counter.
If the ink pad or maintenance box is physically full, replacement is mandatory.

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⭐ Epson L15160 / L15180 Ink Pad Reset – Usage Guide

(Safe instructional guide only)

⚠️ Warning:
No direct download link is shared here.
Always use software from trusted sources and perform an antivirus scan before use.

Steps:

1. Connect the printer to your PC/laptop using a USB cable

2. Ensure the printer is powered ON

3. Open the Adjustment Program (ESP)

4. Select the following:

   • Printer Model: L15160 / L15180

   • Port: USBxxxx (Lxxx)
     ❌ Do not select AUTO port

5. Go to:
   Particular Adjustment Mode → Waste Ink Pad

6. Tick:

   • Main Pad Counter
     (If multiple options appear, tick all of them)

7. Click Initialize

8. Turn the printer OFF → ON

9. If the green light appears, the reset is successful

If the reset does not work:

• Uninstall the printer driver

• Restart both PC and printer

• Reinstall the driver and try again

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⭐ System Requirements

• Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11

• USB cable

• Printer powered ON

• Antivirus temporarily disabled

• Internet connection not required

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⭐ Adjustment Program (ESP) – Main Functions

• Fix ink cartridge full / blinking light errors

• Resolve ink flow issues

• Correct color distortion in prints

• Power cleaning of the printhead

• Printer malfunction diagnostics

• Multiple advanced service-level functions

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⭐ Supported Models

• ✅ Epson L15160

• ✅ Epson L15180

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⭐ Important Maintenance Box Information ⚠️

These models use a separate maintenance box with an IC chip.

• ❌ Maintenance Box counter cannot be reset using software

• ✅ Platen Pad counter can be reset

🔒 To reset the maintenance box IC chip, a hardware chip resetter is required.
This program does not include maintenance box reset functionality.

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⭐ Safety Notes

• If the ink pad or maintenance box is physically full, reset alone is not enough

• Avoid unknown or cracked software

• Incorrect use of reset tools may damage printer firmware

• Do not reset unnecessarily

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⭐ Final Conclusion

The Epson L15160 / L15180 Adjustment Program (ESP) is a useful tool for fixing
Ink Absorber Full and Service Required errors caused by counter limits.

However, always remember:

• Software reset = counter reset only

• If the maintenance box is physically full, hardware replacement is required

When used correctly, this tool helps keep your Epson L15160 and L15180 printers running smoothly for long-term use ✅

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