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The hardware resetter is the simplest method for most users. The following steps assume you have purchased a compatible hardware chip resetter, such as the T04D1 or T3661 resetter, for your Epson L6170.
A software utility called is popular among Epson printer users for resetting waste‑ink counters on many models. According to the official WICReset website, the Epson L6170 is a supported model for reading/writing EEPROM settings and resetting the platen pad counter. However, WICReset is not free – you usually need to purchase a reset key after the software diagnoses your printer. maintenance box resetter for epson l6170
Post-reset checks
The is a powerhouse EcoTank printer, but like all precision machines, it eventually hits a wall: the notorious "Maintenance Box is at the end of its service life" error. To help you find the right solution for
A chip resetter is a physical device that "tricks" the printer into thinking a new maintenance box has been installed. Physical Hardware
The Epson L6170 utilizes a replaceable component known as the maintenance box (model number T04D1). This part houses an absorbent pad designed to collect excess ink generated during printhead cleaning cycles, initialization, and borderless printing border-runs. According to the official WICReset website, the Epson
: Turn off the printer, unscrew the back cover, and pull out the T04D1 maintenance box Align the Pins : Align the pins of the T04D1 Chip Resetter with the gold contacts on the box's chip.
If you only replace the box, the counter stays at 100%. Epson’s official solution is that you must take the printer to an authorized service center to have them reset it for $50-80 per visit. That’s why learning to reset yourself pays off in 1-2 uses.