The printer tracks the volume of waste ink generated during head cleanings and printing. Once this counter hits a specific limit, the printer locks itself to prevent ink from overflowing. An "exclusive" resetter—often an or a WIC Reset Utility —interacts with the printer's firmware to zero out this counter. Common Reset Methods
: Remove the persistent "ink pad is at the end of its service life" message.
file. Ensure your antivirus is temporarily disabled, as these utility tools are often flagged as "false positives." : Click "Select" and choose the model and the correct Port. Maintenance : Enter "Particular Adjustment Mode" and find the Waste Ink Pad Counter Initialization