Model-specific reset guide
Epson EP-805AW Reset Waste Ink Counter
Epson EP-805AW may refuse new print jobs after estimating that the waste ink pads have reached their service limit. Wic Reset Connect can reset the software counter after the printer is prepared correctly.
Why Epson EP-805AW stops printing
An ink pad message is a maintenance safeguard. It indicates that Epson EP-805AW has reached a stored waste ink value that must be reset before normal printing can resume.
Wic Reset Connect is designed to reset the compatible counter in Epson EP-805AW. The physical waste ink system should still be inspected and maintained when necessary.
Reset the counter in Epson EP-805AW
Start with the connection checks below, then run the reset without opening other printer programs during the process.
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Install the original driver
Install the official Epson driver for EP-805AW and confirm that Windows can see the printer.
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Connect directly by USB
Connect Epson EP-805AW to the computer without Wi-Fi, a hub or an adapter.
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Start Wic Reset Connect
Close Epson Status Monitor, run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and select Epson EP-805AW.
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Enter the key and reset
Enter the purchased key, choose Reset and keep the printer connected until completion.
If Epson EP-805AW is not detected
- Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and keep the internet connection active throughout validation.
- Clear paused print jobs and restart both the printer and Windows if another program is holding the USB connection.
- Close Epson Status Monitor and any other Epson maintenance software before starting Wic Reset Connect.
- Connect the printer directly to the computer. Do not use Wi-Fi, a USB hub, docking station or print server.
Epson EP-805AW reset FAQ
How long does the reset take?
The reset itself usually finishes in about 1–2 minutes after the printer has been detected correctly.
Does Epson EP-805AW need service mode?
No. Epson printers do not use the Canon service-mode sequence. Connect the printer normally by USB.
Does the reset clean or replace the ink pads?
No. It changes the stored counter value. Inspect, clean or replace the physical waste ink system when its condition requires it.
Restore Epson EP-805AW
Follow the verified sequence for Epson EP-805AW, then restart the printer and continue your work.