How to Reset Epson B1100 Waste Ink Counter

Epson B1100 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson B1100 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson B1100 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson B1100 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson B1100 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

  • ‘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

Step-by-Step: Epson B1100 Waste Counter Reset

  1. Étape 1 : Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson B1100 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
  2. Étape 2 : Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson B1100 appears in the device list.
  3. Étape 3 : Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson B1100.

Most Epson B1100 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

  • Restart printer and PC, then try again.
  • Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
  • Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
  • Run the app as Administrator.
  • Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.

Guide prepared for Epson B1100 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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