The Epson ET-1812 is a widely used Epson printer. Like many Epson devices, it can stop printing when the internal waste ink counter reaches its predefined limit.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson ET-1812 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson ET-1812 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

Most Epson ET-1812 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Typical Signs

• ‘Service Required’ / service life message in driver or utility
• Maintenance/support code (varies by model/driver)
• Printing stops after cleaning cycles
• Warning repeats after restarting the printer

Reset Epson ET-1812 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson ET-1812 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 ET-1812 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-1812 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-1812 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Common Fixes

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).

Frequently Asked Questions