Epson M1128 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson M1128 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

A waste ink counter in the Epson M1128 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson M1128 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson M1128 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Epson Status Monitor shows maintenance warning
• Blinking lights and blocked jobs
• Device is locked until reset is performed

Reset Epson M1128 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Schritt 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson M1128 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Schritt 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson M1128 appears in the device list.
3. Schritt 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson M1128 to finalize.

Most Epson M1128 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.