Epson ET-M1129 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson ET-M1129 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-M1129 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why the Epson ET-M1129 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

Most Epson ET-M1129 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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

Three Steps to Restore Epson ET-M1129 Printing

1. Fase 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson ET-M1129 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Fase 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson ET-M1129 is detected.
3. Fase 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-M1129 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-M1129 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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