If your Epson XP-411 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 XP-411 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson XP-411 Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson XP-411 waste counter reset in minutes.

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 XP-411 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson XP-411 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson XP-411.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson XP-411.

Most Epson XP-411 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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