If your Epson ME-310 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 ME-310 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson ME-310 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson ME-310 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

Step-by-Step: Epson ME-310 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson ME-310 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson ME-310 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson ME-310.

Most Epson ME-310 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).