Epson WorkForce 42 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson WorkForce 42 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 WorkForce 42 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson WorkForce 42 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson WorkForce 42 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

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 WorkForce 42 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson WorkForce 42 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson WorkForce 42.
Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson WorkForce 42 to finalize.

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Most Epson WorkForce 42 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
Run the app as Administrator.
Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
Restart printer and PC, then try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if reset doesn’t work?

Check USB cable/port, run as admin, and close other printer utilities.

How long does it take?

Usually about 1–2 minutes.

Can I reset over Wi-Fi?

No. The reset requires a USB connection to a Windows PC.

Do I need a service center?

Typically not for a waste ink counter lock; a reset is usually sufficient.

Guide prepared for Epson WorkForce 42 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.