The Epson XP-257 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 XP-257 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson XP-257 Show ‘Service Required’?

С Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson XP-257 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Three Steps to Restore Epson XP-257 Printing

1. Стъпка 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson XP-257 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Стъпка 2: Отвори Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson XP-257.
3. Стъпка 3: Поставете ключа за нулиране, щракнете върху Нулиране на, and after completion power-cycle Epson XP-257.

Most Epson XP-257 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Общи поправки

• Опитайте с друг USB кабел (някои кабели са само за зареждане).
• Затворете Epson Status Monitor или други помощни програми за принтера.
• Използвайте директна USB връзка (избягвайте концентратори).
• Стартирайте приложението като администратор.
• Временно деактивирайте VPN/прокси, ако валидирането е неуспешно.