When the Epson XP-820 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

A waste ink counter in the Epson XP-820 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson XP-820 Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson XP-820 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 XP-820 Printing

1. Step 1: Connect Epson XP-820 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 XP-820 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson XP-820 to finalize.

Most Epson XP-820 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

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