Epson EP-4004 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson EP-4004 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson EP-4004 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson EP-4004 Waste Ink Counter

Most Epson EP-4004 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Typical Signs

• ‘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

Reset Epson EP-4004 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson EP-4004 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson EP-4004.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson EP-4004.

Most Epson EP-4004 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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