If your Epson M1129 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson M1129 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson M1129 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson M1129 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

Step-by-Step: Epson M1129 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson M1129 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson M1129 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson M1129.

Most Epson M1129 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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