The Epson ET-4500 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson ET-4500 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.

Understanding the Epson ET-4500 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ET-4500 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Step-by-Step: Epson ET-4500 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson ET-4500 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson ET-4500.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-4500 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-4500 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Common Fixes

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

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