The Epson XP-446 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 XP-446 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson XP-446 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

Most Epson XP-446 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect ofrece un procedimiento sencillo.

Señales típicas

• La impresora se niega a imprimir incluso con tinta disponible
• Epson Status Monitor muestra la advertencia de mantenimiento
• Luces intermitentes y trabajos bloqueados
• El dispositivo está bloqueado hasta que se realiza el reinicio

Epson XP-446 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Primer paso: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson XP-446 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Segundo paso: Abrir Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson XP-446.
3. Tercer paso: Introduzca su clave de reinicio y pulse Restablecer. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson XP-446.

Most Epson XP-446 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Requisitos del sistema

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

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