{"id":13048,"date":"2026-08-03T09:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/?p=13048"},"modified":"2026-08-03T09:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:34:29","slug":"how-to-reset-epson-xp-202-printer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/fr\/how-to-reset-epson-xp-202-printer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Epson XP-202 Reset: Fix the Ink Pad Service Required Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13048\" class=\"elementor elementor-13048\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70e0dc6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70e0dc6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ead70f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ead70f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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.wr-hero{padding:31px 22px;border-radius:19px;margin-top:8px}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-simple-process,.wr-xp202-page .wr-info-grid,.wr-xp202-page .wr-tool-grid,.wr-xp202-page .wr-fix-grid,.wr-xp202-page .wr-trust-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-section{padding:34px 0}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-actions{display:grid}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-btn{width:100%}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-easy-note,.wr-xp202-page .wr-success{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-zero{margin:0 auto}\r\n .wr-xp202-page .wr-video-box,.wr-xp202-page .wr-support,.wr-xp202-page .wr-final-box{padding:26px 21px}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-hero-main\">\r\n    <span class=\"wr-kicker\">Official Epson XP-202 waste ink reset<\/span>\r\n    <h1>Epson XP-202 Reset: Fix the Ink Pad Service Required Error<\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"wr-hero-lead\">Reset the Epson XP-202 waste ink counter with Wic Reset Connect. Buy one activation key, download the official program free and complete the procedure through a direct USB connection. The guided reset normally takes about two minutes and does not require specialist technical experience.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-badges\">\r\n      <span>About 2 minutes<\/span>\r\n      <span>Windows 7-11<\/span>\r\n      <span>USB connection required<\/span>\r\n      <span>Video guide in 12 languages<\/span>\r\n      <span>Help available 24 hours<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-actions\">\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Buy the Epson XP-202 reset key<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/wic-reset-connect-epson-manual\/\">See the video instructions<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-fast-card\">\r\n    <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Fast XP-202 reset<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Prepare, activate and print again<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Use a Windows computer, a normal USB printer cable and one Wic Reset Connect activation key.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-mini-steps\">\r\n      <div class=\"wr-mini-step\"><span>1<\/span><div><b>Order one reset key<\/b><small>The activation key is sent automatically by email, usually within about one minute.<\/small><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-mini-step\"><span>2<\/span><div><b>Connect the XP-202 by USB<\/b><small>Read the counter first to confirm that the printer and computer communicate correctly.<\/small><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-mini-step\"><span>3<\/span><div><b>Reset with Wic Reset Connect<\/b><small>Enter the key, complete the reset, switch the printer off for 10 seconds and verify 0%.<\/small><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-time\">Official software, clear instructions and a reset guarantee<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Epson XP-202 reset solution<\/span>\r\n  <h2>Clear the waste ink pad counter and remove the service warning<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">The Epson XP-202 records ink used during print-head cleaning in an internal waste ink counter. When the calculated limit is reached, the printer can stop working and display a Service Required message or an ink pad end-of-service-life warning. Wic Reset Connect writes the supported counter back to its initial value after a valid activation key is entered. The program download is free; the key is required only for the final reset.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-trust-strip\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>Official developer<\/b><p>Buy directly from the producer and seller of Wic Reset Connect.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>Reset guarantee<\/b><p>Eligible interrupted attempts have an official recovery procedure after the connection problem is corrected.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>No expiry date<\/b><p>An unused activation key can be kept until the Epson XP-202 is ready.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>Instant delivery<\/b><p>The key is delivered automatically after successful payment without waiting for manual processing.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">How to reset Epson XP-202<\/span>\r\n  <h2>The complete XP-202 ink pad reset in three simple stages<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">A quick counter reading is completed before the key is used. This protects the reset by confirming the correct printer model and a stable USB connection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-simple-process\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-process-card\">\r\n      <span class=\"wr-process-number\">1<\/span>\r\n      <h3>Purchase the activation key<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Order one official Wic Reset Connect key for the Epson XP-202. One key performs one complete waste ink counter reset on one supported printer.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-process-card\">\r\n      <span class=\"wr-process-number\">2<\/span>\r\n      <h3>Download and check the printer<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Download both free programs, connect the powered-on XP-202 directly by USB and use WIC Reset Utility to read the current counter value.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-process-card\">\r\n      <span class=\"wr-process-number\">3<\/span>\r\n      <h3>Enter the key and reset<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Open Wic Reset Connect, choose the detected XP-202, paste the purchased key and start the reset. Restart the printer after the success message.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-easy-note\">\r\n    <p><strong>The software procedure usually takes about two minutes.<\/strong> Follow the official video at your own pace. Assistance is available 24 hours a day if Windows does not detect the printer or the counter cannot be read.<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Get the XP-202 key<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-symptoms\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-symptom-box\">\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\" style=\"color:#ffb47d\">XP-202 error messages<\/span>\r\n      <h3>When is a waste ink reset the correct repair?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>This procedure is intended for an electronic waste ink or ink pad counter warning. It will not repair unrelated cartridge, scanner, paper-feed or mechanical faults.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-symptom-list\">\r\n        <div>Service Required<\/div>\r\n        <div>A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life<\/div>\r\n        <div>Waste ink pad counter has reached its limit<\/div>\r\n        <div>The XP-202 stops printing without a paper jam<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"wr-info-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>The warning is stored electronically<\/b><p>The Epson XP-202 estimates waste ink use and saves the value in its internal memory. The printer can remain locked even after physical maintenance until the counter is reset.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>Replacing or cleaning pads is separate<\/b><p>Physical absorber service and electronic counter reset solve different parts of the problem. Software is needed when the stored value has reached its permitted limit.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>Other errors need separate diagnosis<\/b><p>If WIC Reset Utility shows 0% after the reset but another message remains, check cartridges, paper transport, the print-head carriage and active indicator lights.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>Stop if ink is leaking<\/b><p>A software reset cannot repair a damaged waste tube or saturated absorber. Service the physical waste ink system before continued printing when leakage is visible.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-guide\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Step-by-step XP-202 resetter guide<\/span>\r\n      <h2>How to reset the Epson XP-202 waste ink counter<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"wr-intro\">Disconnect other printers before starting. Keep only the Epson XP-202 connected and use a direct USB port on the computer rather than a hub, docking station or splitter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"wr-steps\">\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">1<\/div><div><h3>Prepare Windows and the printer<\/h3><p>Turn on the Epson XP-202, clear every pending print job and connect the printer with a working USB data cable. Install the original Epson driver if Windows has not detected the model correctly.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">2<\/div><div><h3>Read the waste ink value<\/h3><p>Open WIC Reset Utility and select the XP-202. Read the waste ink counter before using the activation key. A successful reading confirms that the connection is ready for the protected write.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">3<\/div><div><h3>Launch Wic Reset Connect<\/h3><p>Download the current official version free. Select the detected Epson XP-202 and check that the activation-key field remains visible. A disappearing field means the computer has lost communication.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">4<\/div><div><h3>Paste the activation key<\/h3><p>Copy the key from the delivery email, paste it into Wic Reset Connect and begin the reset. Keep the printer powered on and do not remove the USB cable while the new counter value is written.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">5<\/div><div><h3>Power-cycle the XP-202<\/h3><p>When the program confirms success, switch the printer off using its power button. Wait about 10 seconds, then switch it on again. This completes the restart required after the reset.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">6<\/div><div><h3>Verify the cleared counter<\/h3><p>Open WIC Reset Utility again and read the value. A cleared result confirms that the Epson XP-202 waste ink pad counter reset was completed correctly.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <aside class=\"wr-side-panel\">\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Before you begin<\/span>\r\n      <h3>You need only four things<\/h3>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Epson XP-202 switched on<\/li>\r\n        <li>Computer with Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11<\/li>\r\n        <li>Direct USB printer cable<\/li>\r\n        <li>One Wic Reset Connect activation key<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p><strong>Do not perform the reset through Wi-Fi.<\/strong> A direct cable connection is required to keep communication stable while the counter is being written.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Buy the official reset key<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Connect free<\/a>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-video-box\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-video-mark\">\r\n      <div><strong>12<\/strong><span>languages in the official video guide<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Watch the exact procedure<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Follow the Epson XP-202 reset one click at a time<\/h2>\r\n      <p>The official instruction page shows the complete process: preparing the printer, reading the counter, opening the correct application, entering the activation key, restarting the XP-202 and confirming the final result. Pause the video whenever you need more time.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-language-list\">\r\n        <span>English<\/span><span>Deutsch<\/span><span>Fran\u00e7ais<\/span><span>Italiano<\/span><span>Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><span>Portugu\u00eas<\/span><span>Polski<\/span><span>Nederlands<\/span><span>T\u00fcrk\u00e7e<\/span><span>Rom\u00e2n\u0103<\/span><span>\u010ce\u0161tina<\/span><span>Magyar<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/wic-reset-connect-epson-manual\/\">Open the video guide<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/find-printer\/\">Check supported printer models<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Two free downloads, two different jobs<\/span>\r\n  <h2>Use WIC Reset Utility to check. Use Wic Reset Connect to reset.<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">The two applications work together, but the purchased activation key must be entered only in Wic Reset Connect. Both programs are free to download from the official sources below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-tool-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-tool\">\r\n      <small>Counter reading and communication check<\/small>\r\n      <h3>WIC Reset Utility<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Use this helper before the reset to identify the Epson XP-202 and read its waste ink value. Use it once more after the reset to confirm that the counter has been cleared.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/utility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download WIC Reset Utility<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-tool\">\r\n      <small>Official final reset application<\/small>\r\n      <h3>Wic Reset Connect<\/h3>\r\n      <p>This is the program that performs the activation-key reset. Download it free, select the connected XP-202 and use one purchased key for one complete reset on one printer.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Wic Reset Connect<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-support\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Official support 24 hours a day<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Buy from the producer of Wic Reset Connect<\/h2>\r\n      <p>WicReset.info is the official developer and seller of Wic Reset Connect. The Epson XP-202 reset is designed to be completed without specialist equipment, but help is available when a USB cable, port, Epson driver, print queue or Windows process blocks communication.<\/p>\r\n      <p>The reset guarantee provides an official recovery route for eligible interrupted attempts after the technical cause has been corrected. Always follow the manual and generate a replacement key only when the instructions require it.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Purchase the XP-202 key<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/newkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open the replacement-key page<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-support-points\">\r\n      <div><b>Fast key delivery<\/b><span>The purchased activation key is normally sent automatically within about one minute.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>Connection assistance<\/b><span>Get help with printer detection, original drivers, USB cables, ports and blocked Epson processes.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>Current official downloads<\/b><span>Use the latest Wic Reset Connect and WIC Reset Utility versions from verified sources.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>Reset guarantee<\/b><span>An eligible interrupted reset can be repeated through the documented recovery procedure.<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Epson XP-202 troubleshooting<\/span>\r\n  <h2>Fix connection problems before entering the reset key<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">Most detection errors are caused by the cable, USB port, driver, print queue or an Epson background process. Do not use the key until the printer remains visible and WIC Reset Utility can read the counter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-fix-grid\">\r\n    <details open><summary>The activation-key box disappears<\/summary><p>The computer has lost communication with the Epson XP-202. Close the program, reconnect the cable to another direct motherboard USB port and wait for Windows to detect the printer. Test another USB data cable or another Windows computer if the field still disappears.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>WIC Reset Utility cannot read the XP-202 counter<\/summary><p>Make sure the printer is powered on, selected and connected without a hub. Clear the print queue, install the original Epson driver and close Epson Status Monitor. In WIC Reset Utility, open Support, choose Disable processes and select Terminate all.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>The printer is connected only through Wi-Fi<\/summary><p>Connect the XP-202 directly with a USB data cable for the reset. Wi-Fi can be used for normal printing, but it is not suitable for the protected service counter write.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>The reset stopped after the key was used<\/summary><p>First correct the communication problem. Then follow the official replacement-key procedure and repeat the reset with one printer connected through a stable direct USB port.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>The waste ink value is 0% but the printer still shows an error<\/summary><p>The counter reset succeeded, so another fault may remain. Switch the XP-202 off for about 10 seconds, restart it and check cartridges, paper feed, carriage movement and indicator lights.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Waste ink is visible under or inside the printer<\/summary><p>Stop using the printer and service the physical absorber, tubes or other affected parts. Reset software changes the stored counter but cannot stop a physical ink leak.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-success\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-zero\"><strong>0%<\/strong><span>counter cleared<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Confirm the result<\/span>\r\n      <h2>How to know the Epson XP-202 reset was successful<\/h2>\r\n      <p>After Wic Reset Connect displays a successful completion message, switch the Epson XP-202 off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again. Read the waste ink value in WIC Reset Utility. A cleared counter confirms that the software reset has been completed.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Keep the USB cable connected until the verification and a normal test print are finished. The printer can return to its usual connection only after the result has been confirmed.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section wr-faq\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\r\n  <h2>Epson XP-202 reset FAQ<\/h2>\r\n  <details><summary>How do I reset the Epson XP-202 ink pad counter?<\/summary><p>Connect the printer directly to a Windows computer by USB, read the counter with WIC Reset Utility, then enter one activation key in Wic Reset Connect and complete the guided reset.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Is there an Epson XP-202 resetter download?<\/summary><p>Yes. Wic Reset Connect is the official reset program and is free to download. A purchased activation key is required for the final waste ink counter reset.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>How long does the XP-202 waste ink reset take?<\/summary><p>The software procedure normally takes about two minutes once the Windows computer, direct USB cable, printer and activation key are ready.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Can I reset the Epson XP-202 using printer buttons?<\/summary><p>No. A restart or button combination does not clear the protected electronic waste ink counter. Use Wic Reset Connect through a direct USB connection.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Can the XP-202 be reset over Wi-Fi?<\/summary><p>No. The service procedure requires a stable USB data connection to a computer running Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Does replacing the ink pads remove the Service Required message?<\/summary><p>Not always. The warning is also stored in the printer's internal counter, so the software reset is still required when that value has reached its limit.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Why must I read the counter before entering the key?<\/summary><p>The reading confirms the correct printer model and stable communication before the protected reset begins. It is a quick safety check, not a separate repair.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Does an unused Wic Reset Connect key expire?<\/summary><p>No. An unused activation key has no expiry date and can be kept until the Epson XP-202 and Windows connection are correctly prepared.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>What should I do if the XP-202 is not detected?<\/summary><p>Use another direct USB port, remove hubs, clear the print queue, install the original Epson driver, close Epson Status Monitor and try a different data cable or Windows computer.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Is support available after purchase?<\/summary><p>Yes. Assistance is available 24 hours a day for common printer-detection, cable, driver and setup problems, and an official recovery route is available for eligible interrupted resets.<\/p><\/details>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section wr-final\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-final-box\">\r\n    <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Restore the Epson XP-202<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Reset the waste ink counter in about two minutes<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Buy one official activation key, download Wic Reset Connect free and follow the video guide in your language. 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