The Epson ET-2820 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 ET-2820 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson ET-2820 Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ET-2820 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Three Steps to Restore Epson ET-2820 Printing

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson ET-2820 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson ET-2820 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson ET-2820.

Most Epson ET-2820 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

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