Epson M1120 Ink Pad Counter Reset Guide

Epson M1120 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson M1120 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 M1120 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson M1120 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson M1120 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

  • 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 M1120 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

  1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson M1120 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
  2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson M1120 is detected.
  3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson M1120.
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Most Epson M1120 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

Guide prepared for Epson M1120 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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