If your Epson TX510FN 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 TX510FN uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson TX510FN Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson TX510FN waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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

Epson TX510FN Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson TX510FN 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 TX510FN appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson TX510FN.

Most Epson TX510FN waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.

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