Epson ET-2873 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson ET-2873 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 ET-2873 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson ET-2873 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson ET-2873 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Reset Epson ET-2873 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson ET-2873 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson ET-2873.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson ET-2873.

Most Epson ET-2873 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Common Fixes

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).