When this happens, your printer locks up completely – even with full ink cartridges. The good news? You don’t need to throw away your printer. The solution is the (also known as a waste ink resetter or WIC reset utility).

If you have already run the reset and need visual guidance, check the video tutorial linked in our resource section below. Your PX720WD isn't dead—it was just counting. Now you know how to reset the clock.

The Epson Artisan PX720WD, like many modern inkjet printers, uses a maintenance box or an internal ink pad to absorb excess ink during print head cleaning cycles. This pad has a finite capacity. Epson builds a digital counter into the printer’s firmware. When this counter reaches 100%, the printer hard-locks itself.

No, for casual users – You risk ink damage and may just delay the inevitable. A used replacement PX720WD often costs less than the headache.

Using this software modifies the internal memory of your printer. Proceed with caution.