Epson PX-FA700 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson PX-FA700 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 PX-FA700 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson PX-FA700 Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson PX-FA700 waste counter reset in minutes.

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

Step-by-Step: Epson PX-FA700 Waste Counter Reset

1. Schritt 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson PX-FA700 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Schritt 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson PX-FA700 appears in the device list.
3. Schritt 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson PX-FA700.

Most Epson PX-FA700 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.