Epson T12 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson T12 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson T12 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

Why Does the Epson T12 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson T12 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

How the Error Appears

• ‘Service Required’ / service life message in driver or utility
• Maintenance/support code (varies by model/driver)
• Printing stops after cleaning cycles
• Warning repeats after restarting the printer

Epson T12 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson T12 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson T12.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson T12.

Most Epson T12 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
• USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
• Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
• Stable Internet connection during reset

Troubleshooting

• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Run the app as Administrator.