Epson L6260, L6270 & L6290 Adjustment Program (ESP) – Complete Guide
The Epson L6260, L6270, and L6290 printers are widely used InkTank printers for both home and office environments.
After long-term usage, some users may encounter the following issues:
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Ink Absorber Full
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Service Required
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Alternating Blinking Lights
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Printer not usable
The tool used to fix these problems is the
Epson L6260 / L6270 / L6290 Adjustment Program (ESP).
After long-term usage, some users may encounter the following issues:
Ink Absorber Full
Service Required
Alternating Blinking Lights
Printer not usable
Epson L6260 / L6270 / L6290 Adjustment Program (ESP).
🔧 What Is an Ink Absorber / Ink Pad?
The Ink Absorber (Waste Ink Pad) is a sponge pad inside the printer.
It absorbs waste ink generated during processes such as printing and head cleaning.
Over time:
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The ink pad becomes full
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The printer shows an error
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Printing stops
At this stage, an Ink Pad Counter Reset is required.
It absorbs waste ink generated during processes such as printing and head cleaning.
The ink pad becomes full
The printer shows an error
Printing stops
⭐ What Does the Epson L6260 / L6270 / L6290 Ink Absorber Clearing Program Do?
Using this program, you can:
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Reset the Ink Pad / Waste Ink Counter
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Clear the “Ink Absorber Full” error
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Restore the printer to working condition
⚠️ Important Note:
This software only resets the counter.
If the ink pad or maintenance box is physically full, replacement is mandatory.
Reset the Ink Pad / Waste Ink Counter
Clear the “Ink Absorber Full” error
Restore the printer to working condition
This software only resets the counter.
If the ink pad or maintenance box is physically full, replacement is mandatory.
🛠️ How to Reset the Ink Pad (Usage Guide)
⚠️ Note:
No direct download link is shared here.
Use the tool only from trusted sources.
No direct download link is shared here.
Use the tool only from trusted sources.
Steps:
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Connect the printer to your PC or laptop using a USB cable
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Ensure the printer is powered ON
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Open the Adjustment Program (ESP)
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Select:
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Printer Model: L6260 / L6270 / L6290
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Port: USBxxxx (Lxxx)
❌ Do not select AUTO port
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Go to:
Particular Adjustment Mode → Waste Ink Pad
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Tick:
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Main Pad Counter
(If multiple options appear, tick all of them)
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Click Initialize
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Turn the printer OFF → ON
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If the green light appears, the reset is successful
Connect the printer to your PC or laptop using a USB cable
Ensure the printer is powered ON
Open the Adjustment Program (ESP)
Select:
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Printer Model: L6260 / L6270 / L6290
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Port:
USBxxxx (Lxxx)
❌ Do not select AUTO port
Go to:
Particular Adjustment Mode → Waste Ink Pad
Tick:
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Main Pad Counter
(If multiple options appear, tick all of them)
Click Initialize
Turn the printer OFF → ON
If the green light appears, the reset is successful
If the reset does not work:
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Uninstall the printer driver
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Restart both the PC and the printer
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Reinstall the driver and try again
Uninstall the printer driver
Restart both the PC and the printer
Reinstall the driver and try again
⚙️ Main Functions of the Adjustment Program
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Fix ink cartridge full / blinking light errors
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Resolve ink flow problems
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Correct color distortion in prints
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Power cleaning of the printhead
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Printer malfunction diagnostics
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Multiple service-level essential functions
Fix ink cartridge full / blinking light errors
Resolve ink flow problems
Correct color distortion in prints
Power cleaning of the printhead
Printer malfunction diagnostics
Multiple service-level essential functions
🖨️ Supported Models
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✅ Epson L6260
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✅ Epson L6270
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✅ Epson L6290
✅ Epson L6260
✅ Epson L6270
✅ Epson L6290
⚠️ Important Maintenance Box Information
These models use a separate maintenance box with an IC chip.
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❌ Maintenance Pad Counter cannot be reset using software
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✅ 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 counter reset functionality.
❌ Maintenance Pad Counter cannot be reset using software
✅ Platen Pad Counter can be reset
This program does not include maintenance box counter reset functionality.
⚠️ Safety Notes
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Do not use unknown or cracked software
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If the ink pad is physically full, reset alone is not sufficient
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Incorrect use of reset tools may damage printer firmware
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After reset, cleaning waste ink or using an external waste ink system is recommended
Do not use unknown or cracked software
If the ink pad is physically full, reset alone is not sufficient
Incorrect use of reset tools may damage printer firmware
After reset, cleaning waste ink or using an external waste ink system is recommended
🔚 Final Conclusion
The Epson L6260 / L6270 / L6290 Adjustment Program (ESP) is a useful tool for fixing
Ink Absorber Full and Service Required errors caused by counter limits.
However, always remember:
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Software reset = counter reset only
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If the maintenance box is physically full, hardware replacement is required
When used correctly, this tool helps keep your Epson printers running smoothly and reliably for long-term use ✅
Ink Absorber Full and Service Required errors caused by counter limits.
Software reset = counter reset only
If the maintenance box is physically full, hardware replacement is required
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