If your Epson Artisan 720 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 Artisan 720 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson Artisan 720 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson Artisan 720 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Typical Signs

• 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 Artisan 720 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson Artisan 720 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson Artisan 720 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson Artisan 720 to finalize.

Most Epson Artisan 720 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.

Frequently Asked Questions