The Epson R800 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 R800 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson R800 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson R800 waste counter reset in minutes.

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

Reset Epson R800 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson R800 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 R800 is detected.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson R800.

Most Epson R800 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

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