Epson WorkForce 845 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson WorkForce 845 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 WorkForce 845 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why the Epson WorkForce 845 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson WorkForce 845 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Epson Status Monitor shows maintenance warning
• Blinking lights and blocked jobs
• Device is locked until reset is performed

Step-by-Step: Epson WorkForce 845 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson WorkForce 845 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson WorkForce 845 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson WorkForce 845 to finalize.

Most Epson WorkForce 845 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.

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