If your Epson SX230 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 SX230 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why the Epson SX230 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson SX230 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Step-by-Step: Epson SX230 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson SX230 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 SX230 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson SX230 to finalize.

Most Epson SX230 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

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