When you see errors like “Service Required: Parts inside your printer are at the end of their service life” or the blinking lights indicating a fatal error, you are being introduced to the necessity of the .

Reset the counter, replace the pads, or regret the ink leak. Happy printing. Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes. Manipulating your printer’s firmware may void your warranty. The author assumes no responsibility for hardware damage or ink overflow.

The sponge pads in the L395 can only hold roughly 100ml of waste ink. The first time you hit the counter limit, the pads are nearly saturated. If you reset the software and continue printing, the pads will overflow during the next head cleaning. Ink will leak out of the bottom vents, damage the main board, short the power supply, or drip into your furniture.