If your Epson ET-1116 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 ET-1116 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson ET-1116 Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson ET-1116 waste counter reset in minutes.

Typical Signs

• ‘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-1116 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson ET-1116 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson ET-1116 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-1116 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-1116 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Common Fixes

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Run the app as Administrator.

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