If your Epson XP-314 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-314 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson XP-314 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson XP-314 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Step-by-Step: Epson XP-314 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson XP-314 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 XP-314 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson XP-314.

Most Epson XP-314 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.