The Epson CX7400 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson CX7400 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.

What Causes the Epson CX7400 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson CX7400 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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

Three Steps to Restore Epson CX7400 Printing

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson CX7400 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson CX7400 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson CX7400 to finalize.

Most Epson CX7400 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions