If your Epson S22 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

A waste ink counter in the Epson S22 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson S22 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson S22 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Epson S22 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson S22 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 S22 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson S22 to finalize.

Most Epson S22 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.