The Epson ET-2851 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson ET-2851 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson ET-2851 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson ET-2851 waste counter reset in minutes.

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 ET-2851 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson ET-2851 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-2851.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-2851 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-2851 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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