Epson XP Waste Ink Pad Fix : XP600 to XP860

This video guide uses the XP-645 as a demonstration model to show how you can remove, empty and replace the waste ink pads in any of the Epson Expression XP printer series from the XP-600 to the XP-860 model. We chose the 645 as it's a white plastic which makes it a lot easier to see what's happening but the process is exactly the same for the black coloured versions too.

The video shows our XP2 Printer Pad set which you can purchase as a bundle (with a reset key) here:
https://www.octoink.co.uk/pid/797
... or just as a pad set (if you're already got the waste counter reset sorted) here:
https://www.octoink.co.uk/pid/799

== Video Contents ==
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Secure lid
01:07 - Tools needed
01:19 - Remove top strip
02:19 - Top right panel
03:55 - Bottom right panel
04:55 - Screw #1 pad holder
05:05 - Secure scanner lid & lift
05:31 - Remove pad holder
06:30 - Change waste ink pads
09:40 - Reinstall pad holder
10:19 - Reassemble printer [start]
10:42 - Botton right panel
11:40 - Top right panel
13:01 - Top strip
13:33 - Finishing off

[ Resetting the waste ink counter is shown in other videos on this channel for the various operating systems and WICReset updates as they come out. ]

A fuller list of printer models covered by this guide are:
XP500
XP600, XP605
XP610, XP615
XP620, XP625
XP630, XP635
XP640, XP645
XP700, XP701, XP710
XP7100
XP720, XP750, XP760
XP800, XP801, XP802
XP810
XP820, XP821
XP830
XP850
XP860

The above list is unlikely to be comprehensive as variations of the same design are being released globally, with different model numbers despite the printer being the same unit. We'll try to update as/when we can.

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Also wanted to add a vote of thanks to ‪@tristramo3760‬ who created a much earlier DIY version of these instructions using his XP-800 as the model. We didn't even know the video existed until orders went through the roof but his style helped inform our own efforts when creating this and similar "How to" videos and just wanted to repeat that his efforts were very much appreciated. We don't doubt it helped save a considerable number of printers going to landfill which is great! Thanks again.