If your Epson XP-445 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson XP-445 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

What Causes the Epson XP-445 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson XP-445 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect ofrece un procedimiento sencillo.

Síntomas comunes

• ‘Mensaje ’Servicio requerido' / vida útil en el controlador o la utilidad
• Código de mantenimiento/soporte (varía según el modelo/conductor)
• La impresión se detiene tras los ciclos de limpieza
• La advertencia se repite después de reiniciar la impresora

Step-by-Step: Epson XP-445 Waste Counter Reset

1. Primer paso: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson XP-445 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Segundo paso: Ejecutar Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson XP-445 is detected.
3. Tercer paso: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson XP-445 to finalize.

Most Epson XP-445 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Antes de empezar

• Requiere conexión USB (no admite restablecimiento Wi-Fi)
• Conexión a Internet estable durante el reinicio
• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
• Llave de reinicio Wic Reset Connect válida

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