Epson ET-2871 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson ET-2871 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 ET-2871 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson ET-2871 Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson ET-2871 waste counter reset in minutes.

How the Error Appears

• ‘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

Step-by-Step: Epson ET-2871 Waste Counter Reset

1. Pasul 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson ET-2871 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Pasul 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson ET-2871 is detected.
3. Pasul 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-2871 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-2871 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

• 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

• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).