This is the critical part. The Adjustment Program is —it was leaked or reverse-engineered. Using it typically voids your warranty. However, for out-of-warranty printers, it offers a cost-effective fix.
: Check the "Main pad counter" and "Platen pad counter" boxes, then click Initialize Completion epson adjustment program l3256
This permanent mod means you need to open the printer again. You can safely reset the counter as often as needed. This is the critical part