Using the WICReset utility updated (ver 5.59) to reset waste ink counters.
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- Updated instructions on using the WICReset utility to read/reset your waste ink counter. PrinterPotty.com version 5.59.0.
Quick note: If you're using Windows 11, you need to download the driver from the Epson support site and install it before you can successfully use the WICReset app. The default Windows 11 built in driver doesn't allow WICReset to communicate properly with the printer so it tends to just get stuck.
Includes troubleshooting steps with more info available here:
support.printerpotty.com/2013...
Keys for WICReset can be purchased here:
www.octoink.co.uk/keys - Věda a technologie
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This is an excellent service, ordered pad replacement and key, and got my Epson xp605 up and running again in no time, thanks to the videos on CZcams and also step by step guide which came with the set. Highly recommended
Just wanted to say thank you very much, I ordered the kit for our epson last month but only after getting around to do this now. Printer has a new lease of life and your videos are clear concise and easy to complete the job. So thank you sir, you have a happy customer here and you saved a printer from surely ending up in the landfill! Greetings from Ireland too!
Clear instructions on how to get the printer reset after purchasing the replacement pads and WICReset key. Thank you.
Pad replacement and reset with key from these guys worked like a charm!
Thanks very much for the clear instructions... I bought the Waste Ink Pad Set and Reset Key from yourselves and fixed the Epson XP-760 I bought which needed the pads replacing and resetting. Extremely Happy 🙂
Thanks again
This was such a Great Find! I took the time to clean and dry my old pads, and your ala cart service was perfect. Took me more time to find a cable to connect my printer to my computer than to reset the counter. Thank You for a wonderful product!!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for your videos!!! I had been reaching out to epson for days with no response. On my epson xp430 I got the inkpad replacement error, replaced it, and didn't know it wouldn't solve the problem. Going through your website and being able to purchase just the key was super quick, easy and helpful!! Got my fav old reliable printer up and running again like new!! Thank you thank you!! Took me less then 5 minutes to get it all done. So much more affordable and easy then having to get an epson tech to fix it like the error code insists, or buy a whole new printer like i'm sure most people do. Thank you.
Another great video, very clear instructions, and all worked perfectly! Thanks!
I bought a pad and key bundle from you recently and it worked first time! Thank you for your videos and clear instructions...I feel like a rebel character in Terry Gilliam's film "Brazil" Up yours Epson with your programmed obsolescence! :)
Not sure we're quite at Luke Skywalker levels of rebellion but there's definitely a good feeling when it comes to fixing a fixable problem.. Enjoy your revitalised printer :)
Can't believe it, really works!!
Of course you have to purchase the key, but you can hear in a lot of places that normally this is a scam. But this really works!! So happy to take back to the life my Epson XP 530!!
Thanks
When we first heard of WICReset (far too long ago!) we felt the same and it took a long time, a lot of testing and detailed communication with the developers before we felt confident that it was both legit and reliable. Haven't looked back since and have to give those same devs a great deal of credit for their hard work. We'd like to think we've helped along the way with documentation and other support too though..
WOW!!!! Simply Amazing ! Very clear instructions, and all worked perfectly! Thanks!
This is a Brilliant Product and Gold Star Service with excellent Guides of How to install - Brilliant Seller Worked like a dream
Brilliant video. Step by step clear instrutions, worked first time. The only thing I would point out is that I normally have my printer conected by WiFi but I conected by USB for the update - it means you get the same printer coming up twice on the utility, once for WiFi and again for USB - just make sure the USB version is selected.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll see if I can recreate that scenario in the next edition..
Recently ordered the XP2 kit with replacement pads and key for an Epson 540 - worked a dream - but disabled all my Anti-Virus (Windows Defender) and Firewalls as they were blocking proper connection but after that all worked fine thank you guys - excellent service
Antivirus can sometimes cause problems but temporarily disabling usually helps. Make sure you reenable once the reset has completed though.
Woo hoo! The life of my printer has been restored! I just wish I knew about this a year or so ago - I had a year older Epson ET that got the same message. My daughter looked for solutions and only found that the pads could not be replaced. Now that we recycled the printer, I'm thinking that we probably could have replaced the pads and not thrown a perfectly good printer out for recycling purposes. Happy that my ET2650 is ready to print again...
We hear this a lot which can be frustrating but you’ve found us now so all good now. Glad it’s helped.
Thank you so much, I thought my printer had died! This error message came up a while back and i contacted Epson and he said that this model didn't have an inkpad, so i didn't do anything. Of course it died when I was in the middle of a work thing, watched your video on dismantling the printer which I did yesterday, then I went to your store and bought the bundle of ink pads and the reset key and then followed this video and my printer is back again! Turns out I most definitely do have an ink pad XP-860 my counter was at 104% it was completely full! This saved me buying a new printer and i enjoyed fixing it
It would be great if Epson support didn't always fall back on the "buy a new printer" as their one "solution" but glad you were able to find our videos and get it all fixed up. Another printer living it's next life :)
Thank you again Martin and the printer potty team, the really clear instructions on dismantling the printer were brilliant, note to self, most girls do not have a magnetized screwdriver! But we do have tweezers which I used for that awkward screw! Ages ago I spoke to Epson about the ink pad error and I got bad advice. Then when i got the error message a printers ink pad is at the end of its service life and it wouldn't work, I tried contacting Epson through Epson Support Portal, but the contact page was circular, couldn't find an email, contact number or eform, only an address where I could write them? It seems a pity to me that others would throw their printers away and add to the landfill. And I know how to maintain my printer a lot better now. Your company is cool and I loved how perfect your video was in explaining so really good job, I've already ordered from your company and I will be back@@octoinkjet
Thanks Cathy... Glad it was what you needed and when you needed it. It'd be great if Epson just sent people to us or even just CZcams instead of pretending there's no fix but we'll settle for you and our other customers spreading the word. All very much appreciated.
Fantastic! Just completed the process.
Brilliant, thanks, really clear instructions
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for your video. It was very helpful !!!!
All now reset and working again thank you
Thank you , as you said less than £10 and an hour of your time , sorted !
Will this work for the ET-2750?
Yes…
THANKS!
Really helpful tutorial, thanks! How do i replace the ink pads/fit an ink tank? You got a tutorial for that?
It depends on which printer model you have... Our Printer Potty kits and waste pads usually come with or have instructions written for them, most are in printed booklet form.
quick question sorry if this is stupid of me but do you have the printer on or off when you start this
The printer needs to be on. :)
@@octoinkjet thank you so much
Worked after a few attempts to get the program to run without going into "not responding"...now how to powerflush a et2650?
The ET2650 has an option for that in the maintenance menu on the printer itself… I think. Not convinced there’s a function without WICReset itself though.
I have a problem with the printer that does not let in the power button blinking and says please push the cartridges and says it has no ink when the cartridges are full it does not even come out with the epson brands and it is theirs epson work force expression home xp 5100 thanks if you can help me or make a video
I'm guessing you've used Google translate as your question is a bit garbled and I'm not sure if I understand the question properly. It sounds like this article might apply though:
support.printerpotty.com/2018/general-error-cartridge-lights-flashing
I got tru but my black nk is sometimes printing i clean my inkpad yesterday ,what to do
Time to start looking at printhead cleaning videos and tips. There's a lot of videos out there that should help.
Will this work on USA EPSON printers?
Yes.. So long as your printer is on the “supported models” list it should work fine.
I used the reset WIC Reset programme. The status from the programme shows 0%. But when I printed out the printer usage in my printer the printed page counter was the same amount of printed pages as before I used the programme. Shouldn’t the new usage printout show 0 printed pages?
The reset process only resets the waste ink counter(s). It doesn't reset any of the other usage data like page or printheads pass counts so this is as intended.
@@octoinkjet My question now is what counter causes the printer to display the contact epson.
It can be a range of things but mostly when the printer hits something where either a sensor isn't working, some function fails a self test or similar... and of course when one of the waste ink counters hits 100% and the printer decides it's time for a nappy change.
@@octoinkjet well…I wait wakie wakie to the printer with the WIC alarm clock. No text for the weary. Much appreciated.
Please send the epson l6270 resetter link
Keys for the WICReset app can be purchased from www.octoink.co.uk/keys
When I try to open the downloaded inkchip wic, I get an error code 10661. Application can't be opened.
The “WIC” app from InkChip is completely different from “WICReset” and we don’t support or use it ourselves.
If you decide to switch to the WICReset app you can get all the information for downloading, using and troubleshooting here:
Https://www.octoink.co.uk/goreset
When trying to reset waste counter. I'm getting a message saying "query has been rejected" do you know how to fix this issue to proceed further 🙏🏾
That's a known issue right now. The WIFI connection seems to have been updated by Microsoft in a way that blocks the reset command. The workaround is to use a USB cable connect and reset that way.
does it work on canon printers ?
Some Canon printers are covered but not many. You can download the utility it and check the “compatible models” tab for the list of those that are.
@@octoinkjet thank you I will check
My application freezes every time i hit 'read waste counter' or 'reset waste counters'... please help!!
Recommend you:
1. install the driver for your printer from the Epson support site.
2. Try using a usb connection rather than wifi if you’re trying to use the latter.
3. Try a different usb cable and/or socket in your pc
4. Try disabling your antivirus temporarily while you attempt to reset
willit work on epson et-4760
Hi Ron... The ET-4760 is equipped with something called a "maintenance box" (ref: T04D1) which is basically a waste ink kit with a chip on it. You can't reset the main* waste ink counter on it with software but you can use a compatible chip resetter.
Your printer does have more than just the main waste counter. If your platen pad waste ink counter hits the limit then the 2manuals.com version of the WICReset tool will reset that specific waste ink counter.
Worth noting that the WICReset app is still useful for diagnosing errors and getting other information so it's still worth getting and using it when you're having problems to help diagnose what's happening.
Sir trial key notwork how to rest anther option pls sir fast reply me
Any one pls reply
The trial key will only work once for each printer. But if you are seeing a specific error, please share that here and I may be able to help.
When I buy a key how soon I gt it
It should email out automatically. Delays are rare but sometimes payments are flagged for manual review by the payment processor.
@@octoinkjet I'm going to try it now I don't have to make no account jus pay??
You can use Guest Checkout but you will have to fill out billing address details, etc... to validate the payment.
i have already used Trial key so 2nd time not working what I can do ?
The trial key is available so you can test that the reset works. So if you want to reset again it’s time to purchase a key.
i got fatal error in status
More context would help with diagnosing the problem here. But most common causes/fixes are:
1. The printer has more than a waste ink counter issue (eg: paper jam, general error, etc..) which needs to be cleared first.
2. The computer isn't communicating properly with the printer. If it's this try restarting the computer and printer then try the reset process again but do it once your PC restarts and before you use other software. Sometimes a reboot will allow the process to complete.
For other options, I'd need to see the exact error message and have more detail of printer model, pc operating system, etc...
I cant see the code clearly
The code is an example. You need to purchase your own code/key and use that. Does that clarify?
OK, it resets my epson XP-530, but feeling like a pigeon for paying 9 € for that fu** obsolescence
Regrettably the XP-510, 520, 540 and your XP-530 are all hamstrung by a design decision that Epson made. Specifically they put half capacity pads (and corresponding waste ink counter limit) compared to the XP-600 series which have a full pad holder and more waste counter capacity too.
You may be able to locate a service utility that can be used multiple time to reset the waste ink counter to offset the cost but if you opt for that route, take care to check there is no malware, trojan, etc... hidden in the utility as that is a very real risk with some vendors.
Hope that's of some help and completely understand your frustration.