To understand why this tool is essential, you must understand how your printer works. Inside every Epson inkjet printer is an or a set of pads (often called "diapers" or "pampers") that collects waste ink. This waste ink is generated during:
Without this tool, your only official option is to ship the printer to Epson. The cost of this service ($50–$80) often exceeds the current value of a used Epson L130. The reset tool gives you a (or very low-cost) solution.
User Motivations and Use Cases
Allows for deep head cleaning, ink charging, and nozzle tests. How to Use the Adjustment Program
Three symptoms indicate you need the Adjustment Program:
Prepare a waste ink bottle or drain tube mod (recommended) or accept that you will eventually deal with leaks.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reset the Epson L130 Waste Ink Pad Counter
Open the folder, locate the adjprog.exe file, right-click it, and select Run as Administrator to avoid permission issues. Select Model: Click on "Select" and choose from the printer model list.
The Epson Adjustment Program (or "AdjProg") is an official service utility software used by technicians to calibrate, tune, and reset Epson inkjet printers. Every time your printer runs a print cycle or cleans its printhead, a small amount of excess ink is pumped into an internal storage component called the .
The (available from third-party sources) lets you reset the counter without replacing the pads—provided you manually redirect waste ink or ensure the pads aren’t fully saturated.
: Check the box for Main pad counter and click the Check button. This will show you the current usage percentage.
A prompt will appear stating: "Please turn off the printer." Turn off your Epson L130 using its physical power button. Click on the computer screen. Turn your printer back on.