The Epson XP-257 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

A waste ink counter in the Epson XP-257 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson XP-257 Show ‘Service Required’?

Con Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson XP-257 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Three Steps to Restore Epson XP-257 Printing

1. Primer paso: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson XP-257 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Segundo paso: Abrir Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson XP-257.
3. Tercer paso: Pega la clave de reinicio, pulsa Restablecer, and after completion power-cycle Epson XP-257.

Most Epson XP-257 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Arreglos comunes

• Prueba con otro cable USB (algunos cables son de carga).
• Cierre Epson Status Monitor u otras utilidades de la impresora.
• Utiliza una conexión USB directa (evita los concentradores).
• Ejecute la aplicación como Administrador.
• Desactivar temporalmente VPN/proxy si falla la validación.