If your Epson XP-821 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson XP-821 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.

Why the Epson XP-821 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson XP-821 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

Reset Epson XP-821 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson XP-821 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 XP-821 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson XP-821 to finalize.

Most Epson XP-821 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

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

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