Epson XP-970 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson XP-970 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson XP-970 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

What Causes the Epson XP-970 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson XP-970 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Three Steps to Restore Epson XP-970 Printing

1. 1. lépés: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson XP-970 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. 2. lépés: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson XP-970.
3. 3. lépés: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson XP-970 to finalize.

Most Epson XP-970 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

• Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
• Stable Internet connection during reset
• USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Run the app as Administrator.