The Epson SX420W 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 SX420W accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson SX420W Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson SX420W 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson SX420W Printing

1. Step 1: Connect Epson SX420W 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 SX420W.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson SX420W.

Most Epson SX420W waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

Frequently Asked Questions