Epson B40W Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson B40W is a widely used Epson printer. Like many Epson devices, it can stop printing when the internal waste ink counter reaches its predefined limit.

A waste ink counter in the Epson B40W accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson B40W Waste Ink Counter

Most Epson B40W 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

Epson B40W Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. 1. korak: Connect Epson B40W to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. 2. korak: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson B40W is detected.
3. 3. korak: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson B40W.

Most Epson B40W waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Common Fixes

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