Tested, tried and successful. You can reset your waste ink counter but you have to avoid waste ink pad overflow.
# How to reset your printer waste ink counter?
I found this video, helpful for me [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb3CIhXZekQ|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb3CIhXZekQ]
# How to avoid waste ink pad overflow?
I found this post on ifixit: [guide|41022]
Good luck!