When the Epson EP-4004 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson EP-4004 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson EP-4004 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson EP-4004 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Step-by-Step: Epson EP-4004 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson EP-4004 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 EP-4004 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson EP-4004.

Most Epson EP-4004 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.

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