Epson M105 Ink Pad Resetter — High Speed

Rohan knew the physical pads were still full. The resetter had only tricked the software. He now faced a risk: if the pads truly overflowed, ink would seep into the printer’s base, possibly ruining the power supply or logic board. For the short term—finishing his thesis—it was worth it. For the long term, he cut a piece of absorbent craft felt and slid it under the pad area as a DIY overflow catcher.

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. epson m105 ink pad resetter

Inside the Epson M105, like many modern inkjet printers, lies a set of absorbent felt pads. Their job is humble but crucial: to soak up excess ink during print head cleaning, borderless printing, or power flushes. The printer tracks every drop absorbed with a digital counter. Epson’s firmware is programmed to freeze the printer once this virtual counter hits a pre-set limit—usually around 5,000 to 8,000 pages. It’s a safeguard to prevent real ink from leaking inside the machine. Rohan knew the physical pads were still full

He disconnected the tool, reassembled the scanner, and held his breath as he powered on the printer. The amber light was gone. The printer whirred back to life. A test page slid out—perfectly printed. For the short term—finishing his thesis—it was worth it