If your Epson EP-804AR suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

A waste ink counter in the Epson EP-804AR accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson EP-804AR Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson EP-804AR waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

• ‘Service Required’ / service life message in driver or utility
• Maintenance/support code (varies by model/driver)
• Printing stops after cleaning cycles
• Warning repeats after restarting the printer

Three Steps to Restore Epson EP-804AR Printing

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson EP-804AR directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson EP-804AR.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson EP-804AR.

Most Epson EP-804AR waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

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

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