How to fix "Ink pad end of service life" on Epson Ecotank Printers

[@ThomasDJ888]

I was losing my mind, lol. 😅 Before I found this video that gives, PERFECT, STEP BY STEP instructions on how to fix your ink pad life problems. I have an Epson et-4550, and it solved my problems perfectly. The program she tells you to download is 100% safe as long as you follow everything she says and follow the prompts you see on your computer. Best solution ever!

[@emilypitts133]

Yay! It worked. Thanks so much! You can type "trial" instead of a reset key and it resets your counter to 80%

[@num1booger]

Wow. Just joining in with everyone else, i did a power clean on my et2720, then i get that message about ink pad getting full, did as instructed, and it shows 96% full. my first thought was dang gotta buy a new printer, BIG TIME thank you Young Lady. went thru amazon to get the maintenance kit, ive had my ecotank for 4 years now, never even knew that tank was in there. many many Blessings to you and your info. steve in patterson Louisiana. cant thank you enuf, only thing i can do is subscribe God Bless

[@jazzari02]

THIS VIDEO SAVED MY PRINTER AND ME SOME COINS!! THANK YOU for showing all the steps. I looked at several videos before I came across yours, and yours was the ONLY one that helped!!! Thank you!!!

[@misscoleone]

Saving coins ,you got me sold😂❤❤❤

[@johnodhiambo3344]

You saved my day today. I don't know how to appreciate you. You are a gem

[@marissascott9641]

Thank you SO MUCH! after tears and frustration with my DTF printer, I caved and did the download- Fixed my issue of the " end of service life" for the ink pad- Cost was $8.99 and it worked on my L1800 - Thank you Crimson!!!!

[@emmaseuphoricplanner3513]

Thank you so much! This worked perfectly for my ET-4700! I was definitely worried I was going to have to put some money into it and I’m so happy it cost less than $15 to replace! Thanks again!

[@AmeliaBurke-j7u]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new printer, but for $20 I fixed my problem!!!!

[@lisaguzman9930]

Giirrlll!!! I was just about to return this printer, No lie! Not been able to get this red to print at all since I bought this thing. Tried print cleaner twice three times actually and it finally started to work. And then I got that error message. So I was just going to return the printer until I found this video you saved my life. 🥰❤️

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

Yay!!! So glad I could help!

[@migdaliarosillo5029]

Thank you so much, I bought two keys which didn't work, they gave me the money back. This worked great, I thank you so much. I was ready to buy a new printer until I saw your video, thank you so much. Greatly appreciated.

[@ReginasCrazyLife]

Thank You so much for the video, I watch it about 2 weeks ago when I started getting the waste tank error and wanted to know what it was. The only thing I did differently was I went to Amazon and purchased Maintenance Box Waste Ink Tank Absorber Pad Sponge for Epson for $9 It was no way I was going to deal with ink being everywhere LOL. I was ready for when the printer stopped working and it did just like you said. I was able to take the old tank out and put the new one in, grab me a code because I had already used the free one. Within 10 minutes I was back up and running. Thanks Again

[@graftedacres7017]

I could cry. This saved me. Thank you SO MUCH.

[@Koolkid2374]

OMG!!! Thank you so much. I was a bit confused (might just be me but) you do have to pay for it. I wasn’t able to download it on my phone or iPad. I had to download it on my Mac open. The Mac had a bit of an attitude but clicked a few times and it opened and after everything was easy. I really appreciate it. I thought I had to return it ❤

[@destinywehrer3843]

Thank you so much for this video. You have no idea how much it helped me. I'm on my third epson printer that I converted because I had no idea that You could do this and it has genuinely saved my life.

[@destinywehrer3843]

Also mine isa 2803 worked just fine

[@Renee_w1]

THANK YOU!!! I thought I was going to have to purchase a new printer, you save me some coins!!!!

[@creolepie]

Thank u so much it worked, I used the free trial, but I will definitely pay the $9.99 for 100% code next time

[@nancygonzalez4084]

Omg that is crazy it worked after I spent money on a key and my printer still didn’t work I’m glad I came across this video thank you so much

[@michelle.clemen]

Best how-to video I've seen and it actually works! Fixed my ET-2760. Thank you so much!

[@johnbubu8310]

Thank you! You saved my life and printer! :)

[@BDCTEES718]

Thanks for the video great job, however once you wash the pads if you bring them out the pads will drive flattened and they won't cover enough space inside of the case so you should not squeeze the sponges you should just leave them and firmly press on them but not too hard and just leave them overnight, I'm only saying this cuz it happened to me

[@debbiehill60]

Thank you so much. Epson was telling me I had hardward failure. I did this and it is working just find

[@blutanultra1634]

Thank you for sharing how to do this. I thought I was going to have to buy a new printer. I followed all your suggestions and it worked perfectly.

[@joostvles8162]

Thank you for sharing this information! I have run 1,400 pages through my ET-2800. You mention that you have an ET-4700, would you say that the 4700 is any faster than the 2720?

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

No, they run the same for me.

[@sandikranzky1203]

You are truly the best, thank you so much!!!

[@kayodeawoyale22]

Thanks for the video , it work for me

[@tristancastro9923]

thank you so much!! i just fixed my printer from this video!

[@katiehavenar900]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I WAS FREAKING OUT REALLY! IT WORKED PERFECT FOR MY ET-4700

[@lizethnunez5882]

It worked!! now I need a video on how to get rid of lines

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

I actually have the video made just have to upload it, I’ll try to upload it tomorrow! Make sure your subscribed to and hit the bell for notifications when I upload ☺️

[@losiram912]

Thank you so much.. you saved my life…!!

[@gregslabaugh7565]

Nice explanation on how to do this. Thank you! Just curious, since you run the escotank printers constantly, what is the highest page count you have on a printer? The highest I’ve heard of so far was 28,000 pages. Thank you!!

[@mckenzie242]

Thank you. Just did these steps and it worked 🎉

[@hitotsuworldllc5352]

Thank you so much for making this video! It worked like a charm.

[@marlenejones6266]

I washed the pads today. They are drying. Is there a time limit on how long a time to use or keep the code they send? I mean if I get it tonight can it use it tomorrow? Gosh I'm excited to get it put back together. There was a lot of ink in those pads. Sheesh. I'm going to order some pads for my 2760. But they take a couple months to come from China,. I hope they really come. Thank you so much for your help. Without you I would probably have junked my printer. You are a lifesaver.

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

You should be able to go ahead and put it in just don’t turn your printer off yet, if you feel better waiting I don’t think the codes expire.

[@octoinkjet]

@@CrimsonCreationsCo Just so you know the WICReset keys don't expire until they've been used successfully. There's no time limit on them.

[@paulasaegesser2142]

you are a star.. thanks a million!

[@theph0enix24]

I just opened my new printer, went to print for the first time, and got this message.

[@antoniahernandez299]

Thank you so much, I was able to fix my ET-2720 watching your video!!!!

[@twistedimagekollectionz6569]

I need help🥴

[@les67onestepup]

What is the website

[@les67onestepup]

Website please

[@BauboandDemeter]

Worked like a charm! Thank you!!

[@CatsPurrfect]

I have the Epson ET-2803 printer is it the same??

[@octoinkjet]

Yes, the ET-2800 series is mostly the same design as the ET-2720. The exceptions are the ET-2750-2756 and ET-2850-2856

[@DulceOlvera-kr7wf]

Worked for my ET-2720, Thank you!

[@follow_your_dream_goals]

omg thank you so much i watched your video to set it up and you saved my life inwas ready to returned the eco tank Et 4850

[@gingerjanes]

What web site did you go to. I can't find where to go to enter the code. Or what I need to download. I have an Epson echo tank printer et-2803

[@MandaS1986]

Can this be down without computer laptop and done over phone?

[@shannonvincent3710]

I have a ET4800 and have been having issues with my black ink and had to do head cleaning several times before doing a power cleaning and I just got the ⚠️ warning about it nearing the end of its life but my black is still skipping. I don’t use it daily so I am expecting a clog at times. Any help ??

[@WhoToldYouThatAtlanta]

I subscribe to your channel for this video alone thank you so very much😊

[@micheleswanner]

On my windows it's telling me that I need to terminate the Epson service is that something I should do or just skip that

[@degloome1378]

How long does it usually take for the pads to fill up? Considering getting an ecotank for medium volume printing.

[@octoinkjet]

That's very much a "how long is a piece of string" kind of question. It depends on how you use it. Counter intuitively perhaps you waste less ink the more regularly you use the printer as the regular printing keeps the nozzles fresh and ink flowing. Less frequent printing, particularly long periods of non-use (read: multiple weeks to months) often result in nozzles starting to dry out and clog so you end up generating a lot of waste ink by running printhead cleans.

[@lesleypuga6713]

Thank you! New subscriber here, your explanation was awesome ty so much for helping!😄

[@juliananepokroeff6544]

Does it matter what code you buy? What does like the 1 keys, 2 keys, etc. mean? also very helpful

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

You just need 1 at a time. The more you buy they give you a discount.

[@anaheath9467]

you explain yourself so well, thank you!

[@amyelam8517]

Thank you so much. U explained everything and I did step by step and fixed mine! Thank you!!

[@sheritamack27]

Omg! You just saved my life. I Great appreciate you

[@melly3995]

thank you so much!!! this helped so much!!

[@karentabanganay1855]

nice one thank you so much

[@jennifermontejano3369]

Hi can this work for the epson 2850?? Regular ink is used

[@gyaritza61]

Thank you for all the info 💜

[@randomandokay]

THANK YOU for posting this :)

[@srwms2792]

Thank you soooooo much! It works!

[@rianaversfeld]

please help. I have downloaded wic, a few times, every time I get to click on what i want to do....reset waste counters....it doesn't react and says program is not responding. Then I have to close program and start again. Every time the same response. What should I do. I have uninstalled and installed again...still gives same response at same place every time.

[@kevinwilkerson6327]

Absolutely great advice thanks so much .

[@dellapearl]

This doesn't work o my Mac. Any suggestions? ET-2800

[@thejamesfamily7255]

Thanks! This saved me big time

[@cricutobsession88]

Thank u soo much !! Everything worked perfectly !!

[@ElizabethByrd-j3l]

Do you know if this will work on a Espon ET-2803? My printer just popped up the "ink pad end of service".. I haven't had this printer long! I NEED HELP! :(

[@alyssagoebel1312]

Did you ever try or figure this out for your printer? My et 2803 just popped up the E11 code and I'm too busy for this 😭

[@octoinkjet]

@@alyssagoebel1312 The answer is yes... the ET2803 is compatible with the WICReset app

[@jamiebecker8607]

it worked! thank you sooo so much!!!

[@margaritasanchez7482]

hey so I have a question this is my second time having to change the ink pad what do I do I tried this step but it’s saying error

[@AbdullahJan.100]

yessssssssssssssssssss.thanks buddy, its works for me, great video

[@jameydupuy9280]

Is there a way to do thus via android phone app? I do not have a computer that it runs off of. Just the phone app. It was supposed to be for convenience. Ugh.

[@lindajohnson2950]

Thenks for your video! When I down loaded the app, it is telling me that I have to disable my printer's status monitor. Is that what you had to do?

[@octoinkjet]

The reason for this is that the reset process requires you to power off the printer immediately after the reset command has been sent to the printer by the WICReset app. If the status monitor or a print job queries the printer before the power button has been pressed the reset command gets dumped from the queue and doesn't complete, wasting the key. So it's a good idea to disable the status monitor temporarily while you complete the reset. You can always turn it back on again later.

[@monaestrada3613]

I keep have lines thru my pictures and I have all nozzle heads cleaner and still can not stop getting lines my printer is on about 40 days new what else should I do..help

[@thdlane]

Does this work for the 4800 and thanks so much was this and I found the pads on amazon for 9 bucks

[@shannonvincent3710]

I’m trying to find out the same thing. I’m assuming it does since I’ve read a comment about it working on a 4850.

[@octoinkjet]

Yes... The ET4800 is compatible..

[@octoinkjet]

@@shannonvincent3710 The ET4850 is equipped with a maintenance box with a chip and that takes over from the waste pad holder and internal waste counter shown in this video. So the WICReset won't work with the ET-4850.

[@DanicaDawkins]

Thank you sooooo much!!! I was about to scream and throw this printer out of the window!!!

[@Dmal2301]

Okay dumb question. Does the printer have to be off when you remove the tank?

[@octoinkjet]

Good idea to have all electrics turned off and disconnected so you don't short anything out with a screwdriver or similar.

[@christinag9671]

Do you know if this helps with the LINES that keep printing? I’ve done multiple power cleanings and nozzle cleanings and still always have lines. I’ve had my printer since February and have been able to do ONE project 😔

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

I’ll do a video tomorrow showing how to fix that!

[@christinagilileo4423]

Did you get your 16 digit code same day in email? I still haven’t gotten mine 😭

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

Yes, if you didn’t then email them they will resend them!

[@marlenejones6266]

OK im so grateful I found you. So I have a 2760. I found the ink box. I plan on cleaning the pads. But is there a set of pads I can buy to replace these? I did a power head cleaning once and I print every single day many many pages for junk journals. It's my hobby and I adore this printer. I do NOT have 300 dollars to buy a new one. I'm sorry for my other reply. I have a damn toothache. I need help. I'm in tears now. I don't know how to fix this huge mess. There is so much ink in this box and on the pads. Please help me. I'm 72 and it's all I have for enjoyment. Thank you.

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

You can rinse the pads out in the sink, like squeeze them and keep doing it until it’s clean. Then let them dry flat and you can reuse them, you may also find them on eBay that’s where I get mine. You’ll type in epson 2750 ink pad.

[@jayadevns10]

It worked but when I head clean again it is showing the same and not able to do again as trial is done. So what to do?

[@msblkdmd]

thanks so much it really works. :-) :-)

[@MrBoarder1188]

Can this be done from a tablet? We have an iPad and that is where all the printing is done from.

[@octoinkjet]

Nothing. The reset won't work for devices like Smartphones or tablets. You need access to a computer with Windows or MacOS to reset the printer. Once it has been reset though you can connect as normal with your phones/tablets.

[@alysayoung2215]

Life saver!!!!

[@susanthatcher126]

My printer said same thing so now it only prints black and white ☹️. Mine is Epson 2720 eco tank

[@jessssss]

Hello this error of the ink pad just popped up on my printer, i tried downloading Wic Reset but once i open the download this pops up after "wicreset” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified." How do i go about that ?

[@shellygarber8673]

AWESOME, THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH 😃

[@damfancycreations]

My computer blocked this, any tips?

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

I had to turn off my firewall blocker for it to download. I think I have mcaphee on my Mac.

[@lorealmiller5419]

Is it okay the pads don’t poof backup ? Mines had a lot of ink and they’re still drying but they’re very flat.

[@RedSeaCustomz]

did you ever get an answer for this?

[@ochoasbroncos1]

I've done this once before. Can I do it again?😊

[@octoinkjet]

Yes... Epson printers don't have a limit to the number of resets the printer can handle. The only real limitation is the physical condition of the printer itself.

[@candaceellman3463]

I followed your directions and was able to remove the waste pad holder. I tried your suggestion of rinsing out the sponges. Mine were extremely full - completely black. After rinsing for several minutes it seemed like I was getting nowhere so I stopped and decided it wasn't worth it and I would toss them, however I was a bit horrified to see that my hands are now a dark purple/black and it won't wash off! Hopefully it will fade in a few days but I wanted to give other people a heads up that you should wear gloves! When I print with this ink and water hits the page, the ink runs so I assumed it was water soluble, but apparently that is not true when it comes to skin!

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

double check your ink because normally true sublimation ink rinses off it may lightly stain your hand but it shouldn't, regular ink will stain your hands bad

[@judydish]

Yes it did, Thanks sooooooo much

[@vannessacarranza4552]

Is there another way it says mine isn’t supported I have a aps on 2720

[@notcalbabe]

i have the same security set up and its not allowing me to open up the download. any idea why?

[@octoinkjet]

Usually it's because the developer is not using something called a certificate to digitally sign the app. There's various reasons for that but that's for another day. The reality is that the app is marked as potentially unsafe as a result. Assuming you wish to continue using it you need to check what your anti-malware security needs you to do to allow the app to be used. That may be clicking on "more info" or temporarily disabling your security app to use it but it is usually possible. If in doubt, contact the reseller for the key you purchased... or find one that actively supports WICReset and ask them.

[@shannonvincent3710]

Does this apply to an 4800?

[@caseylm3120]

Hey, I’m having a problem and wondering if you can help. I done what you did step for step and once I go to click the red circle, it says “cannot be opened because the developer can’t be verified, macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware.

[@CrimsonCreationsCo]

That will be from your pop up blocker I think, so if you feel safe to turn it off to download that that’ll be up to you. My mac tried to block it at first.

[@autumnrose7520]

😮I still need help, something else popped up and won't go away says for me to pick operation I want to perform, but it goes forever when I pick

[@ivyo2702]

me, too

[@olawaleolayinka7441]

Does this work for wf3620?

[@raequinn8156]

What if this doesn’t work? Mine says it’s rejecting it

[@haleysibbett9440]

Mine is says reset started. Do not turn off the printer…. How long does it usually take…

[@les67onestepup]

Hi...whats the website for reset

[@cathywalker1478]

My Microsoft security will not allow be to download the keys that I purchased. Please tell me how to do this. I know you mentioned having virus protection.

[@shandaphillips8408]

I’m having the same issue abs cannot figure out a way around it..did you?

[@TheLakodah]

My MAC won't let me open any of the WIC keys I have downloaded. What do I do?

[@myahpreciado2563]

I have tried this n still wasn’t fix not sure what I’m doing wrong so frustrated

[@janfate6233]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@karlahernandez9588]

I don’t have a computer, can be available to do it on my cellphone?

[@octoinkjet]

No... smartphones and tablets do not have the correct driver communication protocols and permissions to reset the waste ink counter. You need to use a computer with a Windows or MacOS operating system.