Epson PM-A840S Waste Ink Counter Reset
If your Epson PM-A840S 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 PM-A840S accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.
Understanding the Epson PM-A840S Waste Ink Counter
With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson PM-A840S waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.
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
Reset Epson PM-A840S Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps
- Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson PM-A840S via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
- Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson PM-A840S appears in the device list.
- Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson PM-A840S to finalize.
Most Epson PM-A840S waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.
What You Need
- USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
- Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
- Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
- Stable Internet connection during reset
FAQ
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.
What if reset doesn’t work?
Check USB cable/port, run as admin, and close other printer utilities.
Do I need a service center?
Typically not for a waste ink counter lock; a reset is usually sufficient.
Guide prepared for Epson PM-A840S – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.
