If your Epson ET-2821 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson ET-2821 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson ET-2821 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ET-2821 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson ET-2821 Printing

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson ET-2821 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson ET-2821.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-2821 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-2821 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Troubleshooting

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