Don’t let Epson’s planned counter lock you out. Buy a resetter, replace your waste ink box, and keep printing.

, the "Maintenance Box is at the end of its service life" error is a common hurdle that halts all printing and print head cleaning operations. This error refers to the T04D1 maintenance box

| Error Code | Message on Screen | Meaning | |------------|-------------------|---------| | | “Maintenance box is near the end of its service life.” | Warning only – you have ~15% life left. | | 0x9B | “Maintenance box is at the end of its service life. Replace with a new one.” | Printer is locked. Requires a new box AND a reset. | | 0x9C | “A printer’s internal component is at the end of its service life.” | Generic lockout – usually means waste ink counter full. |

Resetting the chip doesn't empty the physical ink; you should also clean or replace the internal waste pads to prevent leaks. You can find these parts at retailers like Amazon India

One resetter can be used multiple times, saving you from buying a new $30 tank every few months. Eco-Friendly:

Unlike older Epson printers where you manually entered a reset code via button presses, the L6170 requires either: