Read the counter
Use WIC Reset Utility over direct USB to confirm the BX305FW+ counter value before spending a key.
Epson BX305FW+ · ink pad counter reset
Epson BX305FW+ Service Required: Reset Guide
The Epson BX305FW+ may stop printing even when the printer still powers on normally. A direct USB check can confirm whether the waste ink counter is responsible. Use this page to prepare Windows, close interfering Epson processes and complete the reset correctly.
Utility check + Connect resetWindows 7–11Direct USB onlyOfficial WIC software
The download is free. One unused key completes one reset and has no expiry date before use. Orders are normally delivered automatically by email in about one minute.
Quick diagnosis
Epson BX305FW+ reset: verify, reset and confirm
Close interference
Clear print jobs and terminate Epson Status Monitor processes if they block maintenance communication.
Reset and verify
Use WIC Reset Connect, restart for about 10 seconds and read the counter again to confirm 0%.
Before using a key: the printer must have no pending jobs or unrelated errors. Use one direct USB connection and leave only the target Epson BX305FW+ connected.
Understand the warning
Why Epson BX305FW+ shows an ink pad service message
The Epson Stylus Office printer estimates waste ink sent to its maintenance pads during cleaning and priming. When the programmed threshold is reached, the printer can show Service Required, an ink pad end-of-life message or a related service code. Reading the counters first separates that condition from an unrelated paper-feed, cartridge or communication fault.
WIC Reset Utility and WIC Reset Connect have different jobs. Utility reads the Epson counters and tests USB communication; Connect performs the reset and accepts the purchased key. Reading first and verifying again after restart gives you evidence that the process completed.
Official developer
Use the official WIC Reset Connect download and a key intended for this workflow, with technical support available if the program returns an error.
Reset guarantee
Keep the program message and order details if a valid attempt fails. A failed attempt can be reviewed instead of repeating random steps.
No pre-use expiry
An unused activation key does not expire. One key is consumed by one completed reset on one supported printer.
Physical maintenance still matters: software resets the electronic counter only. If ink is leaking or the absorber/pads are saturated, clean or replace the maintenance components before continued printing.
Step-by-step procedure
Correct Epson BX305FW+ preparation and reset sequence
Do not put this Epson into a Canon service mode. The important checks are the Epson driver, USB communication, counter reading and removal of background processes that can block the reset.
Install the Epson driver
Use the original Epson driver for the BX305FW+. A generic Windows driver can print normally yet still block maintenance communication.
Use one direct USB connection
Connect only the Epson BX305FW+ to a motherboard USB port. Do not use Wi-Fi, a hub or a splitter, and disconnect other Epson or Canon devices.
Clear jobs and close Epson processes
Remove pending documents. In WIC Reset Utility open Support, use Disable processes and terminate Status Monitor before the reset if it is interfering.
Read the counters first
Open WIC Reset Utility and read the BX305FW+ waste counters. This confirms the printer is visible and shows whether an ink pad counter is actually at its limit.
Reset in WIC Reset Connect
Close Utility, open WIC Reset Connect and enter the purchased key only when Connect requests it. Keep power and USB stable until the program reports success.
Restart and verify
Turn the printer off for about 10 seconds, power it on, then read the counters again in Utility. A completed reset should show the reset counter at 0%.
Use the complete Epson reset manual, then open the free WIC Reset Utility to read the counters before and after the reset.
Requirements and common mistakes
Prepare the Epson BX305FW+ before activation
Required setup
- Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 computer.
- Direct USB data cable connected without a hub or splitter.
- Only the target Epson BX305FW+ connected; remove other Epson or Canon equipment.
- No pending print documents and no unrelated printer error.
- Stable power for the complete reset and restart.
- Original Epson driver and a successful counter reading before activation.
Avoid these failed attempts
- Do not use Wi-Fi or a network-only connection.
- Do not enter a Connect key into WIC Reset Utility.
- Do not disconnect USB or power while the program is writing.
- Do not confuse a waste ink warning with a print-head or cartridge failure.
- Do not repeat head cleaning unnecessarily after the reset.
- Save the complete message or log before asking for support.
You can also open the video instruction library or verify another model in the Recherche d'imprimantes prises en charge.
Troubleshooting
If the Epson BX305FW+ reset does not start
Printer is not detected
Change to a direct motherboard USB port, remove hubs, try another data-capable cable and disconnect other Canon or Epson devices. Restart Windows if the maintenance device was not installed correctly.
The printer still shows another error
Write down the exact code and check cartridges, paper path and power status. WIC Reset Connect cannot bypass an unrelated fault that prevents the printer from reaching the required maintenance state.
The connection stopped during reset
Do not repeatedly reuse random software or button combinations. Save the log, screenshot and key details. If a valid attempt was interrupted, use the replacement-key request or contact support.
Warning returns after restart
Confirm that the program reported success and that the printer was switched off for about 10 seconds. Check the exact counter or error again rather than assuming every service message is the waste ink counter.
Foire aux questions
Epson BX305FW+ reset FAQ
How do I reset the Epson BX305FW+ ink pad counter?
Read the counters in WIC Reset Utility over direct USB, close Utility, run WIC Reset Connect with one key, restart the printer for about 10 seconds and read the counters again.
Does Epson BX305FW+ need Canon service mode?
No. Do not use a Canon button sequence. Epson preparation focuses on the original driver, direct USB communication, counter reading and closing interfering Status Monitor processes.
Can I reset Epson BX305FW+ through Wi-Fi?
No. Use a direct USB data cable connected to the computer. Do not use a network-only connection, hub or splitter.
Which WIC program accepts the key?
Enter the purchased key in WIC Reset Connect. WIC Reset Utility is used to read counters and verify USB communication, not to accept this Connect key.
What result should Utility show after reset?
After the printer has been switched off for about 10 seconds and restarted, the reset waste counter should read 0%.
Can head cleaning raise the counter again?
Yes. Cleaning sends ink to the maintenance system and can increase the counter quickly. Avoid unnecessary repeated cleaning after a reset.
Does the key expire before use?
No. An unused key has no expiry date. One key is intended for one completed reset.
Do I need to service the physical ink pads?
The electronic reset does not clean the physical pads. If they are saturated or ink is leaking, service the maintenance system before continued use.
Ready to continue?
Reset the Epson BX305FW+ with the correct workflow
Confirm the model, connection and printer status first. Then use WIC Reset Connect with one activation key and keep the result message until the printer has restarted normally.