When the Epson EP-805A reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

The Epson EP-805A 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.

Understanding the Epson EP-805A Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson EP-805A 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 EP-805A Printing

1. Step 1: Connect Epson EP-805A 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 EP-805A is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson EP-805A to finalize.

Most Epson EP-805A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions