Waste Ink Counter Reset Utility For Epson Printers

[Channing Arther]

INKCHIPprovides the best software to reset your printer's waste ink pad counters. Just download our utility and with the WIC reset keys you can reset the ink pad counters to zero. It only takes a few seconds to easily reset your printer.

Assuming you've learned about waste ink pads, the process of replacing the pads or redirecting the waste ink to an external tank/kit, is only half the job. If your printer started displaying the "service required" or "waste pads in printer have reached end of service life" error, you still need to reset the printers internal waste counter(s).

When this article was originally written (back in early 2005 or so) the situation regarding options was pretty poor and there were very few printers that had accessible waste pads, much less the chip equipped maintenance boxes. So things have changed considerably.

In early 2000 or so, Epson USA made an Ink Pad Reset (IPR) utility that would allow customers of some inkjet models to reset their waste ink counters and allegedly make use of the excess capacity likely to be available in the printers pads. Epson has since removed this utility and all newer versions from their site. The utilities were limited in compatibility and usage so this isn't as big a loss as it might appear.

The original SSC utility, is now ancient and has almost no utility for all except those with printers more than 17 years old and while it was compatible with what was a wide range of printers it only dealt with those really old printers.

For quite some time the only way anyone was able to reset waste counters was to use the official service utilities available to sevice centres that had found their way onto the wider web with various protections and limits removed. Use of these utilities was limited to earlier versions of Windows operating system and while these sorts of utilities are still appearing on eBay, etc... for newer models, they still require substantial technical knowledge to use.

In 2009 came the release of the pay per reset utility called "WICReset" which stands for Waste Ink Counter Reset. This new tool requires the purchase of a digital "key" (basically a credit) which then allows the user to reset the waste ink counter once. The tool started off somewhat shakily in the early years but has matured into an effective tool that is reasonably user friendly.

As I intend to switch over to a CIS and use an external waste ink tank would it be advisable to set up the CIS first and once that is working then freeze the ink levels before installing the waste ink tank?

Howver, if you freeze after installation, that ought to be OK. Latest CIS untis have cartridges (much improved) with self-resetting chips to always show full - well, they show full if you keep using until they do, all by themselves. Whatever you do, don't get a CIS using a genuine Epson cartridge piggybacked on the cartridges. Absolutely useless. Make sure has latest self-resetting chips.

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I'm hoping that someone on this forum might be able to help me. My R2400 indicated that it needed maintenance a couple days ago when I turned it on. I had noticed no issues prior to this and no error codes.

Upon turning the print on the paper and ink lights flash alternately every half second or so, and the power button light turns off. The paper and ink lights continue flashing back and forth so the printer is on but seems to be locked out.

The SSC utility does not see the printer and reports that it is off. I checked an Epson service manual about the lights flashing and the power off. It said that this indicates a maintenance request and rates a 2 it on a scale of 20.

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I can't speak for any other brands, since I've always used Epsons, right from day one. But from what I can figure out, this 'function' is peculiar to Epsons, and is all part of their efforts to 'encourage' you to have your device serviced regularly (for outrageous sums of money!) at their approved 'service centres'.

As if selling you a device at a reasonable price, followed by gouging you, ad infinitum, with extortionate ink prices, wasn't enough, the WIC value - once it reaches a certain point - will cause your printer to just quit working, without warning. All you'll see in your wee display panel will be something along the lines of

There used to be a free reset utility for Epsons, years ago, that worked under Windows. I had to use it, several years ago, because one of my Epsons gave some very heavy-duty service for a couple of years printing photos.....and I eventually hit the WIC value.

I've never been able to find one that functioned under Linux, until now.....and, TBH, I don't print anything like as much these days. Following a browse around the web, I located a repo of .deb packages for the WICreset utility. I downloaded an age-related one for my daily driver - jrb's lite version of BK's Quirky April 64 - installed it, annnd.....it works perfectly.

Most after-market ink vendors nowadays will sell you these reset keys - single-use, I'm afraid, though there's NO 'expiry date' - for a small fee (a few dollars or pounds). Many people will just chuck away and buy new again, but I intend to hang onto my SX218 for a while longer yet. The printer works, the scanner works, the drivers I have for it give full functionality.....why add to the growing e-waste problem? (And most EPSON users will probably only ever need a reset key perhaps once - or maybe twice - in all the time they own one.)

WIC Reset Utility is used to Reset the Waste Ink Counters in the Epson inkjet printers and Canon printer (How to know). You can download WIC Reset Utility Tool for free here:

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If you own an Epson printer, you may have encountered the dreaded "waste ink pad full" error message. This error occurs when the printer's waste ink pad, which collects excess ink during cleaning and maintenance, reaches its maximum capacity. When this happens, the printer stops working until the waste ink pad is replaced or reset.

Replacing the waste ink pad on an Epson printer can be a daunting task, but it's essential to keep your printer functioning properly. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of replacing and resetting the waste ink pad on your Epson printer, step-by-step.

Before we get started, it's important to note that replacing the waste ink pad on an Epson printer can be messy, and it may void your printer's warranty. If your printer is still under warranty, we recommend contacting Epson customer support for assistance.

The first step in replacing the waste ink pad on your Epson printer is to locate the pad itself. Depending on your printer model, the waste ink pad may be located in different areas of the printer. To find the waste ink pad, refer to your printer's user manual or search online for instructions specific to your printer model.

Once you've located the waste ink pad, check its condition. If the pad is heavily saturated with ink or is disintegrating, it's time to replace it. If the pad is only partially full, you may be able to reset the waste ink counter instead.

Before replacing the waste ink pad, it's essential to clean the area around the pad to avoid ink spills and ensure a clean work environment. Use a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe away any excess ink, and be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands.

To replace the waste ink pad on your Epson printer, you'll need to disassemble the printer and remove the old pad. Again, the process will vary depending on your printer model, so be sure to refer to your user manual or search online for instructions specific to your printer.

After replacing the waste ink pad, you'll need to reset the waste ink counter to clear the "waste ink pad full" error message. To do this, you'll need to enter your printer's service mode and run a waste ink pad counter reset utility.

Using my Mac 10.7.5, does anyone know of a download that will reset the waste ink counter on my Epson Artisan 730 printer. I have changed the waste ink pads, but my 730 printer has locked me out until I change the waste ink counter back to 0. The printer screen message is:" A printer's ink pad is at the end of its life.Please contact Epson Support. Turn Off." Epson support says go to an Epson Service Center and have the machine serviced. The Service Center charges over $100 to do a reset. I found a reset program online but it was only used on PCs not Macs. Any help would be greatly appreciated, to get my printer back in service.

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