If your Epson ET-2404 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 ET-2404 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson ET-2404 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ET-2404 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• 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

Epson ET-2404 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson ET-2404 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson ET-2404.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson ET-2404.

Most Epson ET-2404 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.

Frequently Asked Questions