It feels illegal. It feels like you are hacking the Gibson. But watching that counter drop from 100% to 0% is a dopamine rush unlike any other.

If you’ve ever wondered what the legendary “ink pad” looks like, prepare to be underwhelmed. It is, effectively, a cheap sponge inside a plastic frame.

The ink pad is a critical component in your Epson ET-4800 printer, responsible for absorbing excess ink during the printing process. Over time, the ink pad becomes saturated, and if not replaced, it can cause issues like:

This is the printer equivalent of your car exploding because the ashtray is full.