Epson R270 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson R270 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 R270 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson R270 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson R270 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson R270 Printing

1. Fase 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson R270 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Fase 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson R270 is detected.
3. Fase 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson R270.

Most Epson R270 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Run the app as Administrator.

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