Purchase a cheap replacement waste ink box (Maintenance Box) online and swap it out.

Resetting the digital counter does not magically empty the physical waste ink sponges inside your machine.

Connect your Epson L5190 printer directly to your Windows computer using a . Do not attempt this over Wi-Fi.

Resetting the software counter does not physically clean the ink pads. If they are truly full, ink may leak and damage your printer.

How to Download and Use the Epson L5190 Resetter Adjustment Program

Many third-party websites host these files. However, “free” often comes with strings attached:

Clears the internal storage counters (Main pad counter and Platen pad counter) back to 0%.

If you reset the counter multiple times without addressing the physical pads inside the machine, the excess ink will eventually overflow out of the bottom of your printer, ruining your desk, carpets, or internal electrical components. What to do after resetting: