Epson T20 Waste Ink Counter Reset
The Epson T20 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 T20 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.
Understanding the Epson T20 Waste Ink Counter
A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson T20 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
Three Steps to Restore Epson T20 Printing
- Pasul 1: Connect Epson T20 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
- Pasul 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson T20 is detected.
- Pasul 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson T20.
Most Epson T20 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.
Troubleshooting
- Run the app as Administrator.
- Restart printer and PC, then try again.
- Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
- Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
- Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Can I reset over Wi-Fi?
No. The reset requires a USB connection to a Windows PC.
Do I need a service center?
Typically not for a waste ink counter lock; a reset is usually sufficient.
Guide prepared for Epson T20 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.