If you can’t reset, do NOT replace the pad - it’s a waste of time and money. I usually recommend WIC Reset Utility due to the fact there are simply more printers on their list then leaked Epson internal tools which are model specific - unless I know what to point to. With the modern Epsons, you usually need a 3rd party tool that emulates the Epson tools with most of these UNLESS the Epson tool and a keygen is leaked, assuming it isn’t cloud based. They aren’t as common, and people have not been interested in hacking them for it (yet). One of the most common problems with Epson. Epson Adjustment Program is the solution for all your problem related to Epson Printers. been unlocked properly and as such cannot be used. Yours was somewhat recently added to WIC Reset Utility (3rd party), but most of the EcoTank models aren’t resettable yet. 4pcs 92N 92 T0921N -924N Auto reset chip Refillable ink cartridge for EPSON Stylus T26 T27 TX106 TX117 TX119 TX109 C91 CX4300.
While the old models have a 3rd party reset option (or the Epson Adjustment program and key generation algorithm is leaked and decoded, but this is primarily 10+ year old grey cart printers and Epson no longer cares), the tools and a keygen hasn’t leaked for the black cart models yet, or will never leak especially if Epson uses cloud based tools like Canon does on some of the PRO 100 models, and likely more of of their newer printers. I know pretty much all of the cart based ones have a tool and key provider available (or a potential key combo, like the R200/R280/C88), but I don’t know how widespread these 3rd party tools (or leaked copies of the EPSON Adjustment program) are, yet.
Might be safer to manufacture a makeshift lift to remove the pad on these with a metal bar basket and a Dremel, but you want to make sure it’s a little larger than the printer. Find it, remove the screw and only lift it up as needed - no more than that. The problem with these EcoTank machines is that you need to be careful not to spill or cross contaminate the system, which isn’t a problem with the standard models.
Hint: If there’s an IEC lead, move to the next possible part.
Install the new one and then you have to reset the WIC counter.
All of the 2010+ models are pretty much the same - flip the printer over to find the second biggest part other then the power supply, remove the nearby screw (usually 1) and use a screwdriver to release the pad from the chassis.