Model-specific reset guide
Epson M1109 Reset Waste Ink Counter
The service-required message on Epson M1109 often relates to the internal waste ink counter rather than an empty cartridge or paper fault. The steps below help you confirm and resolve that condition.
What the Epson M1109 service message means
An ink pad message is a maintenance safeguard. It indicates that Epson M1109 has reached a stored waste ink value that must be reset before normal printing can resume.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Epson M1109. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
Reset the counter in Epson M1109
Start with the connection checks below, then run the reset without opening other printer programs during the process.
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Install the original driver
Install the official Epson driver for M1109 and confirm that Windows can see the printer.
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Connect directly by USB
Connect Epson M1109 to the computer without Wi-Fi, a hub or an adapter.
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Start Wic Reset Connect
Close Epson Status Monitor, run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and select Epson M1109.
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Enter the key and reset
Enter the purchased key, choose Reset and keep the printer connected until completion.
If Epson M1109 is not detected
- Clear paused print jobs and restart both the printer and Windows if another program is holding the USB connection.
- Close Epson Status Monitor and any other Epson maintenance software before starting Wic Reset Connect.
- Install the original Epson driver for M1109; a generic Windows driver may not expose the required communication interface.
- Connect the printer directly to the computer. Do not use Wi-Fi, a USB hub, docking station or print server.
Epson M1109 reset FAQ
Does the reset clean or replace the ink pads?
No. It changes the stored counter value. Inspect, clean or replace the physical waste ink system when its condition requires it.
Does Epson M1109 need service mode?
No. Epson printers do not use the Canon service-mode sequence. Connect the printer normally by USB.
What if the first reset attempt fails?
Correct the driver or USB communication problem first. If the key was consumed, use the new-key generator or contact support.
Restore Epson M1109
Follow the verified sequence for Epson M1109, then restart the printer and continue your work.