To prepare your Epson L4150 to work with the Adjustment Program adjprog.exe
), follow these steps to ensure the software connects properly and performs the maintenance tasks you need. 1. Hardware and Connection Preparation Connection Type : Connect the printer directly to your computer using a high-quality USB cable
. Avoid using Wi-Fi or USB hubs, as the adjustment program requires a stable, direct data link to communicate with the printer's mainboard. Clear Paper Jams
: Ensure there is no paper jammed and that at least a few sheets of plain paper are loaded in the tray for test prints or nozzle checks. Ink Levels
: Verify that the ink tanks are sufficiently filled. Running maintenance routines like "Power Cleaning" or "Ink Charge" through the program with low ink can damage the print head. 2. System and Software Setup Disable Antivirus : Many antivirus programs flag adjprog.exe
as a "false positive" because it accesses low-level hardware ports. You may need to temporarily disable your security software or add the program folder to your exclusions. Extract Files adjprog l4150 l4160exe
: If you downloaded the software as a ZIP or RAR file, extract it completely to a new folder on your desktop using a tool like Run as Administrator : Right-click on adjprog.exe and select Run as Administrator
to ensure it has the necessary permissions to write to your printer's firmware. 3. Activating the Program License/Keygen
: Many versions of this service tool require a specific "Hardware ID" activation. Open the program to see your unique Hardware ID Use the included Keygen.exe to generate a license key for that specific ID.
Copy the generated license files back into the main program folder. 4. Basic Operation in AdjProg Select Model : Click the button and choose your specific model ( ) and the correct (e.g., USB001). Choose Mode Particular Adjustment Mode to access specific maintenance tools. Common Tasks Waste Ink Pad Counter
: Use this to reset the "Service Required" error after you have physically replaced or cleaned the waste pads. Cleaning/Ink Charge To prepare your Epson L4150 to work with
: Use this if standard head cleanings from the driver are not clearing clogged nozzles. performing a power cleaning once the program is open?
Firmware Update: Sometimes, these files are used to update or modify the printer's firmware.
Maintenance and Repair: Technicians might use such software to perform routine maintenance tasks or to fix issues with the printer.
Resolving Error Messages: Adjustment programs can be used to reset certain error conditions on printers.
Quick command-line checks:
Get-FileHash "C:\Path\to\adjprog L4150.exe" -Algorithm SHA256
Get-AuthenticodeSignature "C:\Path\to\adjprog L4150.exe"
If you find “adjprog L4150.exe” in C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\Temp and it spawns cmd.exe or powershell.exe with encoded commands, treat as high risk.
The Adjustment Program does not have "safety checks." You can:
Before resorting to a risky executable, consider these safe alternatives:
While standard driver software offers basic alignment, the Adjustment Program provides detailed, pixel-level adjustments for bi-directional printing, paper feed, and head angularity. This is useful after replacing a print head or after severe mechanical shock to the printer.
In service distribution packages, you may see: Firmware Update : Sometimes, these files are used
adjprog.exe → Launcher or generic shell
L4150.exe / L4160.exe → Model-specific modules
The L4160.exe is launched either directly or via adjprog after selecting the model.