If your Epson WF-7018 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 WF-7018 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson WF-7018 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson WF-7018 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

• 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 WF-7018 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson WF-7018 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson WF-7018 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson WF-7018.

Most Epson WF-7018 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).