If your Epson Artisan 1430 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson Artisan 1430 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

Why Does the Epson Artisan 1430 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson Artisan 1430 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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

Reset Epson Artisan 1430 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson Artisan 1430 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson Artisan 1430 is detected.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson Artisan 1430.

Most Epson Artisan 1430 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions