When the Epson PM-A890 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 PM-A890 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson PM-A890 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson PM-A890 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

Step-by-Step: Epson PM-A890 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson PM-A890 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson PM-A890.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson PM-A890.

Most Epson PM-A890 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

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions