The Epson R270 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson R270 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson R270 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson R270 waste counter reset in minutes.

Typical Signs

• ‘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

Epson R270 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson R270 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson R270.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson R270 to finalize.

Most Epson R270 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

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

Frequently Asked Questions