If your Epson XP-208 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 XP-208 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson XP-208 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson XP-208 waste counter reset in minutes.

Common Symptoms

• ‘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

Epson XP-208 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson XP-208 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson XP-208 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson XP-208 to finalize.

Most Epson XP-208 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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