Epson Artisan 1430 Waste Ink Counter Reset Instructions

Most Epson printers, such as the Artisan 1430, have an internal waste ink pad to accumulate the extra ink that the printer uses to clean the print heads. This pad becomes saturated gradually, leading to printer failure and the alternate blinking of both the ink and the trash light. This indicates that the waste ink counter has reached its maximum capacity and requires a reset. Fortunately, there is a simple piece of software that will alleviate this issue.

In this article, we will demonstrate how to check the waste ink counter and how to reset it using the WIC Reset Utility. You can find a video guide below that walks you through every step.

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An Epson Artisan 1430 in self-cleaning mode can display both the trash and ink lights when the waste ink pad reaches an overflow condition. However, where a fatal error would still keep both lights at a solid state, this blinking pattern in conjunction with other factors means the waste ink counter is close to full.

You need to make sure this is the case before doing a reset. Ignoring the warning and continuing to print may cause the ink to spill out of the waste pad, which could damage internal components of the printer. You can use a reset tool so that the printer can continue printing, but in order to continue using it in the long term you need to replace or clean the waste pad.

How to Download the WIC Reset Utility

WIC Reset Utility (Waste Ink Counter Reset) is a software that reads and resets the waste ink counter of the printer. To download the software:

• Visit InkChip. net. Ensure the domain is “. net” and not “. com” to prevent going to an unrelated website.
• Scroll down to the WIC section, where WIC stands for Waste Ink Counter.
• Scroll down to download the English version of the software.
• Once you download that file, install it onto your computer.

The software is free to download, and has functions such as waste ink counter reading and deep cleaning options. But they need to buy a reset key to reset the counter.

Inspecting Waste Ink Counter Levels

Things to note before buying a reset key: the waste ink counter must be full. To do this:

• After installation, launch WIC Reset Utility.
• Menu Waste Ink Counter
• Choose the Epson Artisan 1430 in the dropdown.
• Click on Read Waste Counter, to check the actual ink pads readings.

Generally, two counters are shown.

Main Ink Pad Counter: This counter collects excess ink leaked from the printhead and is located under the printer.

Secondary Ink Pad Counter: This counter collects ink from smaller cleaning processes and is typically located inside the printer on the left-hand side.

Once the master counter hits 100%, the printer ceases to function. However, when it gets to about 93%, the printer might still do a couple more prints before locking up completely.

Purchasing a Reset Key

After confirming the waste ink counter levels, you need a reset key to finish the procedure. Here’s how to purchase one:

1. Go to the WIC Reset Utility website and click Buy Reset Key.
2. The price for a single reset key is $10 but discounts are available for multiple purchases. The cost is $18 for three keys (use a coupon code, if you can).
3. Once the purchase is done, you get an email with the reset key.

Unlike setup keys, which only work once, reset keys can be used on multiple occasions, which is a budget-friendly solution for frequent printers.

Reset waste ink counter

Armed with the reset key, perform the following steps to reset the printer’s waste ink counter:

1. Launch the WIC Reset Utility on the computer.
2. Click the Reset Waste Ink Counter.
3. The bought reset key should be pasted in the given field.
4. Click the OK button to start the reset process.
5. Wait for confirmation that reset is complete.
6. Restart the printer.

Once you have restarted, the printer will operate normally and the waste ink counter will be reset.

Keeping the Printer Problem-Free for Years

It clears the waste ink counter to allow you to keep printing, but that doesn't change the fact you have a saturated waste pad. Here are some steps you can take to avoid long-term damage:

• Dispose of and Replace the Waste Ink Pad: When the waste pad becomes soaked with ink, replace it with a new pad to prevent overflowing.
• Use an External Waste Ink Tank: If your printer allows it, you can replace its waste ink tank with an external one.
• Regular Maintenance: Perform nozzle checks and cleaning cycles to avoid ink build-up.

BCH Technologies is located in Sydney and offers a range of printer maintenance solutions, including replacing ink pads and waste ink tanks to keep printers running correctly for longer.

If you want more comprehensive help, watch the video tutorial below, which takes you through the step-by-step process.