Waste Ink Pad in Epson L1300 Printer:

• Purpose: Collects excess ink during printhead cleaning and borderless printing processes.

• Location: Located inside the printer, beneath the printhead mechanism.

• Material: Made of absorbent sponge-like material to soak up waste ink.

• Function: Prevents ink from leaking inside the printer by safely storing waste ink.

• Error Warning: When saturated, the printer may display a “Waste Ink Pad Counter Full” or “Service Required” error.

• Maintenance: Requires cleaning or replacement when full to avoid ink overflow or printer malfunction.

• Reset Needed: After replacing or cleaning the pad, a software reset (using a reset utility) is often required to clear the error.