How to Reset Epson Stylus Color Printers

Manual reset methods severalEPSON Stylus Color. Actually there are two methods to reset
epson printers counter, that is using software resetter such as adjustment program or SSC service
utility or using manual by combination pressing button on the printer. If Reset using software
resetter you can follow the way of usage the software but sometimes software resetter for the
printer is not available. The only way to reset the printer if software resetter not available you
can use manual reset.
The Following manual reset for some EPSON Stylus Color Printers:
1. EPSON Stylus Color
Pressing and holding ALT+FONT+LOAD+PAUSE buttons combination
press POWER button
Release all buttons
2. EPSON Stylus Color 300
3. EPSON Stylus Color 400, 600
Pressing and holding LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons
press POWER button and hold it until you will see blinking INK OUT and PAPER OUT
leds
Release all buttons
In 2-3 seconds time press LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons again.
4. EPSON Stylus Color 440, 640, 740, 460, 660, 670, 760, 860, 880, 1160
Pressing and holding LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons
press POWER button and hold it until You will see blinking INK OUT and PAPER OUT
leds.
Release all buttons.
In 2-3 seconds time press and hold CLEANING button, until all leds will blink.
5. EPSON Stylus Color 680
Pressing and holding LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons,
press POWER button and hold it until You will see blinking INK OUT and PAPER OUT
leds.
Release all buttons.
In 2-3 seconds time press and hold LOAD/EJECT button, until all leds will blink.
6. EPSON Stylus Photo 785, 895
Pressing and holding Maintenance and Roll Paper buttons
press POWER button, You will see blinking Error led.
Release all buttons.
In 2-3 seconds time until led is blinking press and hold for 10-12 seconds Roll Paper button,
until all leds will blink.
7. EPSON Stylus Photo 890, 1280, 1290
Pressing and holding Maintenance and Roll Paper buttons, press POWER button, You will
see blinking Power led
Release all buttons
In 2-3 seconds time until led is blinking press and hold for 10-12 seconds Roll Paper button,
until all leds will blink
In 2-3 seconds time press LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons again.
8. EPSON Stylus Color 800, 850
Pressing and holding LOAD, CLEANING Color and CLEANING Black buttons
press POWER button and hold it until You will see blinking INK OUT and PAPER OUT
leds.
Release all buttons.
In 2-3 seconds time press and release CLEANING Color button, You will see leds blinking.
9. EPSON Stylus Color 900, 980
Pressing and holding LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons
press POWER button, You will see blinking INK OUT led
Release all buttons
In 2-3 seconds time press and hold CLEANING button for 10-12 seconds.
10. EPSON Stylus Color 3000
Pressing and holding PAUSE, LF/FF and DOWN ARROW buttons
turn on printer.
Release all buttons.
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