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

Understanding the Epson ME-700FW Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ME-700FW waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• 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 ME-700FW Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson ME-700FW via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson ME-700FW appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson ME-700FW.

Most Epson ME-700FW waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

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