The Epson PX830FWD 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 PX830FWD uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson PX830FWD Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson PX830FWD 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

Step-by-Step: Epson PX830FWD Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson PX830FWD 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 PX830FWD is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson PX830FWD to finalize.

Most Epson PX830FWD waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

• Stable Internet connection during reset
• Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
• USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
• 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.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.

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