Absolutely – if you are out of warranty.
Epson designs these counters for "planned obsolescence" after roughly 15,000 to 20,000 A4 prints. The official service center fee (labor + pad replacement) typically runs $120–$180.
The Epson L6490 Adjustment Program Top costs you nothing but 20 minutes of your time. Combined with a $10 waste ink bottle mod, your L6490 will run for 200,000+ prints without ever seeing a fatal error again. epson l6490 adjustment program top
Your action plan:
Pro tip: Back up your printer’s EEPROM before resetting (the Top tool has a “Backup” button). Save that .bin file to your cloud. If something goes wrong, you can restore the original factory settings instantly. Absolutely – if you are out of warranty
When you are looking for the "top" solution for your printer woes, this program delivers critical functionalities:
| Error Code | Probable Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Communication Error | Printer not in Service Mode or bad USB cable | Double-check button sequence. Try a different USB port. | | Time Out Error | Antivirus blocking the connection | Fully disable Windows Defender Firewall + Real-time protection. | | "Can't Load DLL" | Missing VC++ Redistributable | Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 x64/x86 package. | | Counter Resets to 100% | You reset the wrong pad | Reset BOTH Main Pad and Platen Pad counters. | | Printer still locked after reset | Firmware version mismatch | The "Top" version is needed. Some newer firmwares block old tools. Seek v1.0.3 or higher. | Pro tip: Back up your printer’s EEPROM before
In the top menu, you will see buttons. For waste ink reset, click “Waste ink pad counter” (sometimes labeled “Protection Counter”).
