Epson R230 Ink Pad Counter Reset Guide

Epson R230 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson R230 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson R230 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 R230 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson R230 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

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

Reset Epson R230 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

Krok 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson R230 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
Krok 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson R230.
Krok 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson R230 to finalize.

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Most Epson R230 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What if reset doesn’t work?

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

Do I need a service center?

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

Guide prepared for Epson R230 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.