If your Epson EP-778A suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson EP-778A uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson EP-778A Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson EP-778A 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson EP-778A Printing

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson EP-778A via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson EP-778A.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson EP-778A to finalize.

Most Epson EP-778A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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