Epson Et 4800 Waste Ink Pad Replacement Now

Use a screwdriver to remove the single screw holding the back plate in place.

The ET-4800 uses internal pads to collect discarded ink from maintenance cycles and head cleanings. You will know it is time for a change when: The printer's LCD displays a "Waste ink pad life" error. Red lights flash on the control panel. You notice ink leaking from the bottom rear of the unit. 2. How to Physically Replace the Ink Pads epson et 4800 waste ink pad replacement

You do not need specialized tools beyond a Phillips head screwdriver. Use a screwdriver to remove the single screw

The ET-4800 does not have a user-replaceable waste ink box like some EcoTank models (e.g., ET-2750). The waste pad is inside the printer, buried under the printhead assembly, usually made of absorbent felt. Red lights flash on the control panel

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– This requires a service utility (not the normal Epson software). You can find third-party reset tools online for ~$10-20. After resetting, you can continue printing, but the pad will eventually overflow and leak ink inside the printer.

Once the plate is off, remove the second screw attaching the ink pad to the printer frame and carefully slide the assembly out.