The Epson Artisan 700 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 Artisan 700 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson Artisan 700 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson Artisan 700 waste counter reset in minutes.

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

Three Steps to Restore Epson Artisan 700 Printing

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson Artisan 700 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson Artisan 700 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson Artisan 700 to finalize.

Most Epson Artisan 700 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Common Fixes

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).

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