The Epson ME-650FN delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson ME-650FN 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 ME-650FN Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ME-650FN waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

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

Reset Epson ME-650FN Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson ME-650FN to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson ME-650FN.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ME-650FN to finalize.

Most Epson ME-650FN waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

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