The L850 has a —a sponge-like component that absorbs excess ink during head cleaning cycles. Epson programs the printer to stop working after approximately 10,000 to 15,000 pages (or a specific amount of waste ink volume) to prevent leaks. When this happens, you’ll see an error message on your screen, such as:
The L850 has an internal waste ink pad that absorbs ink purged during cleaning cycles. The printer tracks usage via a counter. When this counter reaches its limit, the printer stops functioning and displays a “Service Required” or “Waste Ink Pad Full” error. The official Epson solution is to replace the pads (or install a waste ink tank) and run the Adjustment Program to reset the counter. epson adjustment program l850 new
Do not run this program for fun. You only need it when your printer displays one of the following error messages: The L850 has a —a sponge-like component that
Use the tool wisely, keep your L850 running for 100,000+ pages, and never let a software counter kill a perfectly good piece of hardware again. The printer tracks usage via a counter