Epson EP-802A Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson EP-802A delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson EP-802A 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 the Epson EP-802A Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

Most Epson EP-802A waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Common Symptoms

• ‘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

Three Steps to Restore Epson EP-802A Printing

1. Passo 1: Connect Epson EP-802A to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Passo 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson EP-802A appears in the device list.
3. Etapa 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson EP-802A.

Most Epson EP-802A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).