The Epson ET-2864 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson ET-2864 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson ET-2864 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson ET-2864 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Typical Signs

• ‘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

Reset Epson ET-2864 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson ET-2864 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson ET-2864 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson ET-2864 to finalize.

Most Epson ET-2864 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

• 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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).

Frequently Asked Questions