Connect your printer to your computer via USB (Wi-Fi resets are often unreliable).
The software reset tells the printer the pads are empty, but they are still physically soaked with ink. reset epson l220
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Program says “Communication error” | Reinstall Epson driver; use USB 2.0 port; disable firewall temporarily. | | Reset completes but error returns | You did not check both counters (Main + Platen). Repeat reset. | | Printer still shows “Service Required” after reset | Hold “Stop” + “Power” button for 10 seconds to exit service mode manually. | | Cannot find Epson L220 in software list | Use model L210 or L222 – same internal mechanism. | Connect your printer to your computer via USB