The Epson K205 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 K205 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson K205 Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson K205 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Epson Status Monitor shows maintenance warning
• Blinking lights and blocked jobs
• Device is locked until reset is performed

Step-by-Step: Epson K205 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson K205 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson K205 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson K205.

Most Epson K205 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.

Frequently Asked Questions