Epson PX-M650A Waste Ink Counter Reset
If your Epson PX-M650A 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 PX-M650A accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.
Why the Epson PX-M650A Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)
With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson PX-M650A waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.
Three Steps to Restore Epson PX-M650A Printing
- Step 1: Connect Epson PX-M650A to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
- Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson PX-M650A appears in the device list.
- Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson PX-M650A to finalize.
Most Epson PX-M650A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.
System Requirements
- Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
- Stable Internet connection during reset
- USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
- Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
If the Printer Is Not Detected
- Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
- Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
- Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
- Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
- Restart printer and PC, then try again.
Guide prepared for Epson PX-M650A – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.
