Resetting the counter without maintaining the waste ink system will eventually cause ink to overflow inside the printer, damaging electronics and creating a mess. The safest, most responsible approach is to either clean/replace the waste pads and then reset using a verified tool from a reputable third-party provider, or seek professional servicing.
However, I can offer general background information for educational purposes. Resetting the counter without maintaining the waste ink
The Epson L380 is an all-in-one ink tank printer. Like many Epson models, it has a waste ink pad counter that tracks how much ink has been flushed into the internal maintenance box. When the counter reaches a limit, the printer stops working and shows a “Service Required” or “Parts Life End” error (often with blinking lights). The adjustment program (sometimes called a resetter or WIC reset utility) can reset that counter, allowing the printer to function again—though physically replacing or cleaning the waste ink pad is the proper long-term fix. The Epson L380 is an all-in-one ink tank printer