: Using unauthorized adjustment programs may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
– Some users claim certain button combinations (holding power and reset buttons while reconnecting power) can clear errors. However, these methods are unreliable and model-specific. For the L1250, the only guaranteed method is software-based reset.
Not necessarily. The pads can absorb a significant amount of ink. Resetting the counter works fine for at least the first few resets. Only replace pads or install an external tank if you notice actual ink leaking from the printer casing.
Locate the waste ink compartment at the back/bottom of the printer, remove the retaining screw, pull out the plastic cartridge, and wash the felt pads thoroughly under warm water. Let them dry completely for 24 hours before putting them back.
Once the counter reaches a pre-set limit, the printer locks itself and displays a message like:
The program will display a message: "Please turn off the printer."
Keep the box checked, and click the Initialize button.
: Many versions of this program are flagged as "false positives." Most guides suggest temporarily disabling real-time protection in Windows Security before running the executable.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to reset your printer: