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Epson EW-052A Reset Waste Ink Counter

How to Reset Epson EW-052A Waste Ink Counter

Epson EW-052A Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson EW-052A suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson EW-052A 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.

What Causes the Epson EW-052A Ink Pad Counter Warning?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson EW-052A waste counter reset in minutes.

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 EW-052A Printing

  1. Step 1: Connect Epson EW-052A to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
  2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson EW-052A is detected.
  3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson EW-052A to finalize.
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Most Epson EW-052A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

  • Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
  • Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
  • Run the app as Administrator.
  • Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
  • Restart printer and PC, then try again.

FAQ

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.
What if reset doesn’t work?
Check USB cable/port, run as admin, and close other printer utilities.

Guide prepared for Epson EW-052A – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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