If your Epson EP-902A 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 EP-902A accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why the Epson EP-902A Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson EP-902A waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Reset Epson EP-902A Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson EP-902A via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson EP-902A appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson EP-902A.

Most Epson EP-902A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions