Epson R1800 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson R1800 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson R1800 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

Why the Epson R1800 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson R1800 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Three Steps to Restore Epson R1800 Printing

1. 1. korak: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson R1800 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. 2. korak: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson R1800.
3. 3. korak: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson R1800 to finalize.

Most Epson R1800 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Common Fixes

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.