Fix Epson Artisan 700 Service Required – Waste Counter Reset

Epson Artisan 700 Waste Ink Counter Reset

When the Epson Artisan 700 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

The Epson Artisan 700 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.

Why Does the Epson Artisan 700 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson Artisan 700 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Typical Signs

‘Service Required’ / service life message in driver or utility
Maintenance/support code (varies by model/driver)
Printing stops after cleaning cycles
Warning repeats after restarting the printer

Reset Epson Artisan 700 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson Artisan 700 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson Artisan 700 appears in the device list.
Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson Artisan 700 to finalize.

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Most Epson Artisan 700 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

FAQ

Do I need a service center?

Typically not for a waste ink counter lock; a reset is usually sufficient.

Can I reset over Wi-Fi?

No. The reset requires a USB connection to a Windows PC.

What if reset doesn’t work?

Check USB cable/port, run as admin, and close other printer utilities.

How long does it take?

Usually about 1–2 minutes.

Guide prepared for Epson Artisan 700 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.