The waste ink pad is located under the print head carriage. It is not user-replaceable in the same way as older models (without disassembling the entire printer). However, you can extend its life:
The Epson L3250 uses an internal ink pad that absorbs excess ink during cleaning cycles and borderless printing. The printer tracks how much ink has been flushed into these pads. Once the counter reaches a pre-set limit (usually after 8,000–12,000 pages), the printer .
The free adjustment program ZIP is superior if you are careful about the source. It gives full technician-level access.
: Run the application (often named AdjProg.exe or similar) as an administrator.
Before unzipping, right-click the ZIP → Properties → check “Unblock” (Windows).
This software is officially distributed by Epson to end users; it is meant for authorized service technicians. However, it has become widely available online. When downloaded correctly as a ZIP file , it is a powerful tool that can save you hundreds of dollars in repair costs.