The Adjustment Program will not connect unless the printer is in "Maintenance Mode" (also called Service Mode or Special Mode).
How to put Epson L3111 into Service Mode:
Epson does not provide this tool to end users (it’s for service centers).
You can find it from third-party sources, but be extremely careful — many downloads contain malware.
Recommended safer approach:
Use WIC Reset Utility (paid but trusted) – supports L3110 series including L3111.
Or search for “Epson L3111 Adjustment Program.rar” from reputable printer forums (e.g., printcopy.info).
Always scan any downloaded .exe with antivirus before running.
When your Epson L3111 stops printing and displays alternating red lights (Error) and a message saying "The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life", it means the internal counter has reached a preset limit. The printer estimates that the waste ink pads are full.
The Adjustment Program resets this counter back to zero, allowing the printer to function again.
The L3111 is not equipped with a user-replaceable maintenance box. Instead, it has an internal felt pad designed to last the theoretical lifetime of the printer. However, due to:
The counter fills prematurely. Without a reset, the printer becomes a paperweight despite having full ink tanks. The official Epson solution requires sending the printer to a service center. The Adjustment Program fix bypasses this requirement.