Sometimes, resetting doesn't go as smoothly as planned.

These resetters are typically sold as:

Grip the maintenance box by its handle and pull it gently out of the printer.

Epson installs a small electronic chip on the side of the maintenance box. This chip does not physically measure fluid volume. Instead, it estimates ink usage by counting the number of print cycles and head cleanings.

Purchase cheap, generic third-party replacement ink pads online, pull out the old saturated sponges, and pack the new ones into the plastic housing. Step 4: Reset the Electronic Chip

Now that you know how resetters work, you are probably wondering where to get one. Here are the most common sources:

Throwing away perfectly intact plastic housings contributes to electronic waste. Enter the Maintenance Box Resetter

It only resets the chip. If you reset the chip multiple times without changing the physical pads or cleaning them, the box will eventually overflow and damage your printer.

The Epson L6170 maintenance box resetter can be purchased from online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, or specialized printer repair stores.

During head cleanings and initial setups, your printer flushes out excess ink. The maintenance box (specifically model for the L6170) catches this wasted ink using absorbent pads. Why Does It Stop Working?

: It reduces plastic waste by extending the life of the original maintenance box. Step-by-Step: Resetting the Epson L6170 Maintenance Box

Ensure the listing explicitly mentions compatibility with the T04D1 maintenance box or the Epson L6170 model. Resetters meant for standard ink cartridges will not fit or work on maintenance boxes.