If your Epson ET-2712 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 ET-2712 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson ET-2712 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson ET-2712 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Epson ET-2712 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson ET-2712 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson ET-2712 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-2712 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-2712 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.

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