The Epson R3000 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson R3000 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

Why Does the Epson R3000 Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson R3000 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

Epson R3000 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson R3000 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson R3000 is detected.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson R3000.

Most Epson R3000 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

Frequently Asked Questions