Using an tool is not illegal for personal use. However, it does void your manufacturer’s warranty if detected. Since most L382 printers are out of warranty (released around 2016-2018), this is rarely an issue.
To bring the L382 back to life, the owner followed these essential steps to use the (also known as a resetter tool): 1. Preparing for the Reset epson l382 resetter adjustment
Post-reset maintenance:
: Locate and select Waste ink pad counter from the list and click OK . Check and Initialize : Check the box for Main pad counter . Using an tool is not illegal for personal use