All of the 2010+ models are pretty much the same - flip the printer over to find the second biggest part other than the power supply, remove the nearby screw (usually 1), and use a screwdriver to release the pad from the chassis. Install the new one, and then you will have to reset the WIC counter. Hint: If there’s an IEC lead, move to the next possible part.
The problem with these EcoTank machines is that you need to be careful not to spill or cross-contaminate the system, which isn’t a problem with the standard models. Find it, remove the screw, and only lift it as needed - no more than that. It might be safer to manufacture a makeshift lift to remove the pad on these with a metal bar basket and a Dremel, but you want to make sure it’s a little larger than the printer.
THE problem is reset support. I know pretty much all of the cart based ones have a tool and key provider available (or a potential key combo, like the R200/R280/C88), but I don’t know how widespread these 3rd party tools (or leaked copies of the EPSON Adjustment program) are for the ET- series, yet. At the same time, the old models have 3rd party reset options (or for the very old cart-based printers that are ~10 years old, the Epson Adjustment program and key generation algorithm are leaked and decoded as Epson doesn't even try and take down copies of those that get leaked).
NOTE: The "black cart" series hasn't had any of these leaks, so I suspect Epson went cloud-based like Canon did on some of the PRO wide format printers, such as the PRO-100. You usually need a 3rd party tool that emulates the Epson service commands unless the model is confirmed to be leaked because of that.
It looks like yours was added to WIC Reset Utility somewhat recently. However, many have yet to be added it seems. However, a lot of the better ET- models use a replaceable pad Epson chips and sells as a maintence item so there's less need for it; but the platen pad is still non-serviceable so this will likely be an issue in the future on these models. In most cases, your odds of being able to reset it in WIC Reset are better then the odds of finding a leaked copy of the EPSON ADJUSTMENT tool.
Remember: Without a reset method, don't bother -- it doesn't fix the NVRAM flag when you have a non-chipped printer. You need to replace the pad and reset the counter.
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Good question but no "real" answer.
door R. Bloom
I love the eco tank and the only color that leaks is the black ink. Although I have this problem, this printer had printed over 27,000 copies before it started leaking. I wish there was an answer to this
door skbsmiles
Is there any way we can change the inkpad?
door Joe Garza
and sadly the situation never changed and 5 years later epson is still breaking their printers because they claim a part needs to be replaced. Still no ez fix over the net.
door W R
It can be done, it's a total con from Epson.
[1] There are vids for finding and removing the waste ink pads. Search "epson waste ink pad replacement" (with or without model number) they can be washed (messy + drying) or replaced (try an online retailer - y'know) or use garden absorbant "garden capillary matting" (This is what I did) - use the ones in the printer as templates - there'll be 4 or 5 odd shapes.
I advise opening the printer in a dry bath / shower and using disposable gloves. It's not hard, but it can be messy
[2] You also need a utility to reset the printer (this is the con). I searched for free ones but couldn't find one. A search for "wic resetter" will show you one.
The free version lasted me about a year, and then I purchased it ~$10.
Saved ~ $300 on a new printer.
Did this once (so far) 4 years ago. Printer bought in 2016, still going strong 2024
door ArkB resident