The Epson PX-401A 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 PX-401A uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson PX-401A Waste Ink Counter

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson PX-401A 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

Step-by-Step: Epson PX-401A Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson PX-401A directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson PX-401A is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson PX-401A to finalize.

Most Epson PX-401A waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).

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