While the waste ink reset is the most common, you might need other resets.
If your screen is frozen or stuck on a logo, you may need a hardware reset.
The ET-2400 auto-resets each color when you refill above a certain level, but sometimes it fails.
The Epson ET-2400 reset isn’t just a hack. It’s a small act of defiance against planned obsolescence. With 10 minutes of courage, a sketchy-looking program, and 5 precise button presses, you can revive a printer that a repair shop would call “totaled.”
Your ink tanks are full. Your wallet is happy. And that blinking orange light?
Defeated.
Would you like a simplified checklist version of the reset steps or tips on installing an external waste ink tank for the ET-2400?
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 is a screenless printer, so resets are performed using specific physical button combinations on its control panel. 1. Resetting Wi-Fi Settings
If your printer is having trouble connecting to your network or you have a new router, use this method to clear the existing network data. Turn the printer Simultaneously press and hold the Network Status ("i") button and the Continue holding until the Wi-Fi lights begin to , then release both buttons.
Wait about one minute for the lights to turn off. Once the power light remains steady and the others are off, the Wi-Fi is reset. 2. Re-entering Wi-Fi Setup Mode
After a reset, you must put the printer back into "Setup Mode" to reconnect it to a device. Press and hold the button for until the two network lights start flashing alternately. You can then use the Epson Smart Panel app on your smartphone to complete the connection. 3. Resetting Ink Levels epson et2400 reset
The ET-2400 uses an internal counter to estimate ink, as it cannot physically "see" the ink levels. Visual Check:
Always refill the tanks physically before resetting the software levels to avoid damaging the print head. Standard Method:
On the ET-2400, if an "Ink Low" error persists after a refill, press and hold the (upside-down triangle) button for to signal the printer that the tanks have been filled. 4. Troubleshooting Hardware Resets
If the printer is completely unresponsive or all lights are blinking: Power Cycle:
Unplug the printer directly from the wall (not a power strip) for , then plug it back in. Firmware Fix: While the waste ink reset is the most
If all lights continue to blink and the printer won't turn off, you may need to perform a firmware update via a Epson Software Updater on a computer. Button Combination Wi-Fi Reset "i" + Power (Hold until flashing) Clears all network settings Setup Mode Wi-Fi (Hold 5 seconds) Makes printer discoverable Nozzle Check Stop + Power (Hold 10 seconds) Prints maintenance test page Stop (Hold 5 seconds after refill) Tells printer tanks are full direct download link
for the Epson Software Updater to fix an unresponsive printer? Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Reset Printer WiFi.
Your ET-2400 shows:
That means the waste ink counter is full — not necessarily physically full, but Epson locks the printer until you reset the counter.