If your Epson WorkForce 545 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson WorkForce 545 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson WorkForce 545 Waste Ink Counter

Most Epson WorkForce 545 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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 WorkForce 545 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson WorkForce 545 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 WorkForce 545.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson WorkForce 545 to finalize.

Most Epson WorkForce 545 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).

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