The Epson Photo 1290 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 Photo 1290 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson Photo 1290 Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson Photo 1290 waste counter reset in minutes.

Epson Photo 1290 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson Photo 1290 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson Photo 1290 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson Photo 1290.

Most Epson Photo 1290 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Common Fixes

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