The Epson ET-1815 is a widely used Epson printer. Like many Epson devices, it can stop printing when the internal waste ink counter reaches its predefined limit.

A waste ink counter in the Epson ET-1815 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson ET-1815 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson ET-1815 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Common Symptoms

• ‘Service Required’ / service life message in driver or utility
• Maintenance/support code (varies by model/driver)
• Printing stops after cleaning cycles
• Warning repeats after restarting the printer

Step-by-Step: Epson ET-1815 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson ET-1815 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson ET-1815 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-1815 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-1815 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Run the app as Administrator.

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