WIC Reset Utility, an abbreviation for Waste Ink Counters Reset Utility, is a tool designed to perform service procedures on inkjet Epson and Canon printers. These procedures include printhead power cleaning, reading fatal error codes, reading and resetting waste ink counters, and printing print quality patterns.
One of the most popular functions of WIC Reset Utility is its ability to read waste ink counters. Printer manufacturers embed Waste Ink Counters within their printers, which can overflow and cause the printer to stop functioning. Therefore, it's crucial to monitor these counters, especially if you have extensive printing tasks. Knowing the current values of your printer's Waste Ink Counters can prevent unexpected interruptions in your printing jobs.
Checking the Waste Ink Counters using WIC Reset Utility is straightforward and free. Simply download and install the latest version of the utility from our website.
If your printer’s Waste Ink Counters are not near overflow, you can continue printing without any issues. However, if they have already overflowed or are nearing that condition, it's essential to take action.
In such cases, you can reset the Waste Ink Counters using WIC Reset Utility. To do this, you'll need to purchase a Reset Key and follow the simple instructions provided in the How to reset waste ink counters guide.
Please note that each Reset Key is valid for one reset only and can be used for all supported printer models. Before purchasing a Reset Key, ensure that your printer model is supported by WIC Reset Utility. You can watch our video tutorial on how to check if your printer model is supported. Additionally, check which functions are available for your printer model, as some models may not support the reset function due to the presence of a separate Maintenance Ink Cartridge with its own IC chip, which can only be reset using hardware.
After resetting the Waste Ink Counter, the Reset Key will be marked as used.
Requirements for using WIC Reset Utility:
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows 7 and higher, MAC OS 10.5 Intel and higher
License: Freeware
Supported Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese
Functions of WIC Reset Utility include:
- Checking the current value of waste ink counters and ink cartridge counters (FREE)
- Resetting Waste Ink Counters (requires RESET KEY, which must be purchased)
- Resetting Ink Level counters in printers L100, L200, L800 only (FREE)
- Cleaning printhead (FREE)
- Ink charge (power printhead cleaning) (FREE)
- Reading and writing serial number (FREE)
- Reading and writing USB ID (FREE)
- Reading and writing HEAD ID (FREE)
- Making EEPROM dump and backup (FREE)
- Paper feed test (FREE)
- Nozzle check (FREE)
- Color check pattern (FREE)
- Initializing (disabling) PF deterioration offset (FREE)
- Retrieving device information (FREE)
- Making firmware downgrade (require RESET KEY, which must be purchased)
Thank you for choosing the free WIC Reset Utility. Stay informed about your printer's Waste Ink Counters values and avoid unexpected printer stoppages.