Epson EP-806A Waste Ink Counter Reset
The Epson EP-806A delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.
A waste ink counter in the Epson EP-806A accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.
Understanding the Epson EP-806A Waste Ink Counter
With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson EP-806A waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.
Typical Signs
- 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
Reset Epson EP-806A Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps
- Trin 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson EP-806A directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
- Trin 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson EP-806A is detected.
- Trin 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson EP-806A to finalize.
Most Epson EP-806A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.
Before You Begin
- Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
- Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
- USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
- Stable Internet connection during reset
Troubleshooting
- Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
- Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
- Run the app as Administrator.
- Restart printer and PC, then try again.
- Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
Guide prepared for Epson EP-806A – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.