| Method | Cost | Difficulty | Safety | Effectiveness | |--------|------|------------|--------|---------------| | Paid tool + pad replacement | ~$15–$30 | Easy | High | 100% | | Free tool + pad replacement | $0 (pad cost) | Medium | Medium | Varies by model | | Resetting without pad change | $0–$10 | Very easy | | Temporary only | | Epson service center | $50–$100+ | None | Very high | 100% |
If you break a ribbon cable, the printer is dead. If you are not comfortable with electronics, pay a repair shop ($50–80) to do this.