If your Epson WorkForce 845 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson WorkForce 845 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 Does the Epson WorkForce 845 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson WorkForce 845 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

Step-by-Step: Epson WorkForce 845 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson WorkForce 845 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson WorkForce 845 is detected.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson WorkForce 845.

Most Epson WorkForce 845 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• 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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