Epson PM-A820 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson PM-A820 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson PM-A820 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson PM-A820 Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson PM-A820 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Epson Status Monitor shows maintenance warning
• Blinking lights and blocked jobs
• Device is locked until reset is performed

Three Steps to Restore Epson PM-A820 Printing

1. Стъпка 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson PM-A820 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Стъпка 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson PM-A820 appears in the device list.
3. Стъпка 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson PM-A820 to finalize.

Most Epson PM-A820 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.