That Epson M105 printed another 1,200 pages over the next eight months before the pads physically leaked. By then, Rohan had saved enough for a new printer. The resetter had bought him time—not a miracle, but a tool for those who understand the difference between a counter and a sponge.
He called the authorized service center. The quote made him wince: ₹2,500 for a “pad replacement” and a manual counter reset. Worse, they’d need five working days. Desperate, he stumbled upon a niche forum post: “Epson M105 ink pad resetter – DIY in 5 minutes.” epson m105 ink pad resetter
It’s a small, standalone electronic device, often no bigger than a USB drive, with a specific chip inside that mimics Epson’s proprietary service interface. Some are software-based, requiring a Windows laptop and a special utility like AdjProg or WICReset . But for the M105, the most common tool is a physical resetter with a wire harness that plugs directly into the printer’s mainboard. That Epson M105 printed another 1,200 pages over
He powered off the M105 and opened the scanner unit. Following a shaky YouTube tutorial, he located the 8-pin EEPROM chip on the printer’s mainboard. He attached the resetter’s clip firmly over the chip. One red LED blinked. He held the button for three seconds. The LED turned green. He called the authorized service center