Resetting the Epson XP-2100 is a necessary evil for owners of this printer.
If your printer has stopped working and is showing a "Waste ink pad is at the end of its service life" error (often with flashing red lights), a standard factory reset will not help. This requires specialized software to reset the internal counter: Reset Epson Inkjet printers – Restoring Default Settings reset epson xp 2100
Press and hold the button (usually marked with an "i"). Resetting the Epson XP-2100 is a necessary evil
This 2,500+ word guide will explain everything you need to know: why your printer needs a reset, the difference between a simple reset and a service reset, step-by-step methods, and the risks involved. and the risks involved.