In this comprehensive guide, we will explain exactly what the "adjustment program" is, why your printer needs a "resetter," and how to get the issue "fixed" permanently—without paying for an expensive service center visit. The Epson Stylus Photo 1390 (also known as the Artisan 1430 in some markets) is a workhorse for photographers and small offices. However, Epson printers are engineered with a built-in "waste ink counter."
Is your Epson Stylus Photo 1390 flashing red lights and refusing to print? You are not alone.
If you own this legendary wide-format printer, you have likely encountered the dreaded “Service Required” error or the incessant blinking of the ink and paper lights. For many, this signals the death of the printer. For the informed, it signals the need for one specific tool: .
Underneath your printer is a sponge pad (the waste ink pad) that collects excess ink purged during cleaning cycles. Epson does not sell replacement pads for the 1390. Instead, they programmed the printer to shut down entirely once the counter reaches 100%. The lights flash alternately, and the LCD (if equipped) says: "Parts end of service life. Contact service center."
The sponge is often barely full . Epson uses this counter as a planned obsolescence tactic. The good news? You can bypass this using the Epson 1390 Adjustment Program Resetter . What is an "Adjustment Program"? The Epson Adjustment Program is a proprietary service utility (leaked from authorized service centers) that allows you to reset the internal waste ink counter. It is not a driver or a regular software utility. It is a low-level tool that communicates directly with the printer’s EEPROM (memory chip).
