{"id":2829,"date":"2025-09-08T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/?p=2829"},"modified":"2026-07-17T14:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:41:35","slug":"how-to-reset-epson-xp-201-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/nl\/how-to-reset-epson-xp-201-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"Epson XP-201 Reset &#8211; Fix Waste Ink Pad Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2829\" class=\"elementor elementor-2829\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1676b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e1676b\" 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-87a3812 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"87a3812\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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.wr-trust-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n .wr-xp201-page .wr-section{padding:34px 0}\r\n .wr-xp201-page .wr-actions{display:grid}\r\n .wr-xp201-page .wr-btn{width:100%}\r\n .wr-xp201-page .wr-easy-note,.wr-xp201-page .wr-success{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n .wr-xp201-page .wr-zero{margin:0 auto}\r\n .wr-xp201-page .wr-video-box,.wr-xp201-page .wr-support,.wr-xp201-page .wr-final-box{padding:26px 21px}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"wr-hero-main\">\r\n    <span class=\"wr-kicker\">Official Epson XP-201 waste ink reset<\/span>\r\n    <h1>Epson XP-201 Reset: Fix the Waste Ink Pad Error<\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"wr-hero-lead\">Restore your Epson XP-201 with Wic Reset Connect. Buy one activation key, download the free program and complete the reset through USB. The procedure is simple, normally takes about two minutes, and video instructions are available in 12 languages.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-badges\">\r\n      <span>About 2 minutes<\/span>\r\n      <span>Windows 7-11<\/span>\r\n      <span>Direct USB connection<\/span>\r\n      <span>Video guide in 12 languages<\/span>\r\n      <span>24-hour assistance<\/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-201 reset key<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/wic-reset-connect-epson-manual\/\">Watch 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\">Three simple steps<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Buy, connect and reset<\/h2>\r\n    <p>You do not need technical experience. Prepare a Windows computer and a normal USB printer cable.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-mini-steps\">\r\n      <div class=\"wr-mini-step\"><span>1<\/span><div><b>Buy one activation key<\/b><small>The key is delivered automatically by email, usually within one minute.<\/small><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-mini-step\"><span>2<\/span><div><b>Connect the XP-201 by USB<\/b><small>Open the free tools and confirm the printer connection in a few seconds.<\/small><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-mini-step\"><span>3<\/span><div><b>Enter the key and reset<\/b><small>Follow the video, restart the printer for 10 seconds and check the cleared counter.<\/small><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-time\">Simple guided reset with help available 24 hours a day<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Fast and straightforward<\/span>\r\n  <h2>Resetting the Epson XP-201 does not have to be complicated<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">The printer stores a waste ink value in its internal memory. When the permitted limit is reached, the XP-201 can stop printing and display a Service Required or ink pad warning. Wic Reset Connect clears the supported counter after you enter one activation key. The program itself is free to download.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-trust-strip\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>Official developer<\/b><p>Purchase directly from the producer of Wic Reset Connect.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>Reset guarantee<\/b><p>Help and a recovery route are available when a correctable setup problem interrupts the reset.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>No key expiry<\/b><p>An unused key can be kept until the XP-201 is correctly prepared.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-trust-item\"><b>Automatic delivery<\/b><p>The activation key is sent after successful payment without waiting for manual service.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wr-section\">\r\n  <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">The complete process<\/span>\r\n  <h2>How to reset an Epson XP-201 in three stages<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">The quick counter reading is part of the guided procedure, not a difficult diagnostic task. It confirms that Windows can see the printer before the activation key is used.<\/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>Buy the reset key<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Order one Wic Reset Connect activation key for the Epson XP-201. The same key format supports compatible Epson and Canon printers, but one key performs one reset on one 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 connect<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Download Wic Reset Connect free, connect the powered-on printer directly to a Windows computer by USB and make a quick counter reading with WIC Reset Utility.<\/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<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Select the detected XP-201, paste the activation key and start the reset. After the success message, switch the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-easy-note\">\r\n    <p><strong>The entire procedure normally takes about two minutes.<\/strong> You can follow the video on another phone or browser tab, and assistance is available 24 hours a day if something does not work as expected.<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Get the activation 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\">Common XP-201 messages<\/span>\r\n      <h3>Is this the correct reset for your printer?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>The waste ink reset is intended for a counter-related service warning. It does not repair unrelated cartridge, paper-feed or mechanical faults.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-symptom-list\">\r\n        <div>Service Required<\/div>\r\n        <div>Ink pads are at the end of their service life<\/div>\r\n        <div>Waste ink pad counter reached its limit<\/div>\r\n        <div>Printer stops even though no paper is jammed<\/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 printer has two parts to the problem<\/b><p>The physical waste ink system collects ink used during cleaning. The electronic counter records estimated use. Resetting clears the stored counter.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>Replacing pads alone may not unlock printing<\/b><p>The warning can remain because the value is stored electronically. Software reset is still required after physical maintenance when the counter has reached its limit.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>A reset does not remove other errors<\/b><p>If the cleared counter shows 0% but the XP-201 still reports a different fault, check cartridges, paper feed, the carriage and other active error indicators.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"wr-info-card\"><b>Inspect the printer when necessary<\/b><p>If ink is leaking or the waste system is saturated, stop using the printer and service the physical parts before returning it to normal use.<\/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 instructions<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Epson XP-201 waste ink counter reset<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"wr-intro\">Keep only one supported printer connected. Use a direct USB port on the computer, not a hub 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 the printer<\/h3><p>Switch on the Epson XP-201, remove pending print jobs and connect it directly to the computer with a working USB data cable.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">2<\/div><div><h3>Read the counter<\/h3><p>Open WIC Reset Utility and read the waste ink value. This quick check confirms the correct model and stable communication before the reset.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">3<\/div><div><h3>Open Wic Reset Connect<\/h3><p>Download the free program from the official source. Select the XP-201 detected through USB and confirm that the activation-key field remains visible.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">4<\/div><div><h3>Paste the purchased key<\/h3><p>Copy the key from the delivery email, paste it into Wic Reset Connect and begin the counter reset. Do not unplug the cable during the write.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">5<\/div><div><h3>Restart the XP-201<\/h3><p>After the successful completion message, switch the printer off using its power button, wait about 10 seconds and switch it on again.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wr-step\"><div class=\"wr-step-number\">6<\/div><div><h3>Confirm the result<\/h3><p>Read the counter again with WIC Reset Utility. The cleared value confirms that the waste ink reset was completed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <aside class=\"wr-side-panel\">\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">What you need<\/span>\r\n      <h3>Prepare these four things<\/h3>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Epson XP-201 switched on<\/li>\r\n        <li>Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 computer<\/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 use Wi-Fi for the reset.<\/strong> The service connection must remain stable while the new counter value is 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 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 available in the video guide<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Follow every click<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Video instructions make the XP-201 reset easy<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Open the official instruction page and select your language. The guide shows how to connect the printer, check the counter, enter the key, complete the reset and verify the result. You can pause the video at every stage.<\/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 printers<\/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\">Use both tools correctly<\/span>\r\n  <h2>WIC Reset Utility checks the counter. Wic Reset Connect clears it.<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">Both programs are free to download, but they have different jobs. Use the purchased activation key only in Wic Reset Connect.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-tool-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"wr-tool\">\r\n      <small>Free counter reader<\/small>\r\n      <h3>WIC Reset Utility<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Use this helper before the reset to confirm communication and read the waste ink value. Use it again after the reset to verify the cleared counter.<\/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 reset program<\/small>\r\n      <h3>Wic Reset Connect<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Use this application for the final activation-key reset. The download is free. One purchased key performs one complete reset on one supported 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 help 24 hours a day<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Support from the producer of Wic Reset Connect<\/h2>\r\n      <p>WicReset.info is the official developer and seller of Wic Reset Connect. The procedure is designed to be simple, but help is available 24 hours a day when a cable, USB port, driver or Windows process prevents the printer from communicating correctly.<\/p>\r\n      <p>The reset guarantee covers the supported recovery procedure after the cause of an interrupted attempt has been corrected. Follow the official manual and use the replacement-key route when instructed.<\/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-201 key<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"wr-btn wr-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/newkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open replacement-key page<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"wr-support-points\">\r\n      <div><b>Direct assistance<\/b><span>Help with printer detection, drivers, USB cables and the correct program.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>Clear instructions<\/b><span>Video guidance is available in 12 languages and can be paused at every step.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>Official downloads<\/b><span>Use current Wic Reset Connect and WIC Reset Utility files from verified sources.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>Reset guarantee<\/b><span>A documented recovery route is available for eligible interrupted reset attempts.<\/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\">Quick troubleshooting<\/span>\r\n  <h2>When the Epson XP-201 is not detected<\/h2>\r\n  <p class=\"wr-intro\">Most connection problems are solved in a few minutes. Do not enter the key until the XP-201 remains visible in the program.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wr-fix-grid\">\r\n    <details open><summary>The activation-key field disappears<\/summary><p>The computer has lost communication with the printer. Close the program, move the USB cable to another direct motherboard port and wait for Windows to detect the XP-201 again. Try another data cable or another Windows computer when necessary.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>WIC Reset Utility cannot read the counter<\/summary><p>Confirm that the printer is switched on and selected in the program. Remove USB hubs, clear the print queue, install the original Epson driver and close Epson Status Monitor. In WIC Reset Utility, open Support, choose Disable processes and use Terminate all.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>The printer is connected through Wi-Fi<\/summary><p>Connect it by USB for the service procedure. Wi-Fi may be suitable for everyday printing, but it is not used for the protected counter write.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>The reset stopped after the key was entered<\/summary><p>Correct the connection problem first. Then follow the official replacement-key instructions and repeat the reset using a stable direct USB connection.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>The counter shows 0% but an error remains<\/summary><p>The waste ink counter was cleared, so a different fault may still be active. Restart the printer for about 10 seconds, then check cartridges, paper feed, the carriage and other error indicators.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Ink is leaking from the printer<\/summary><p>Stop printing and service the physical waste ink system. A counter reset cannot repair a leaking tube, damaged part or fully saturated absorber.<\/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>after reset<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"wr-eyebrow\">Final confirmation<\/span>\r\n      <h2>How to know that the XP-201 reset worked<\/h2>\r\n      <p>After Wic Reset Connect reports success, switch the Epson XP-201 off with the power button for about 10 seconds and turn it on again. Read the waste ink counter in WIC Reset Utility. The cleared value confirms the completed reset.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Keep the USB cable connected until the counter reading and a normal test print are complete. After verification, the printer can return to its usual connection.<\/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-201 reset FAQ<\/h2>\r\n  <details><summary>How long does the Epson XP-201 reset take?<\/summary><p>The guided software procedure normally takes about two minutes after the printer, Windows computer, USB cable and activation key are ready.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Is the Wic Reset Connect program free?<\/summary><p>Yes. Wic Reset Connect is free to download. One activation key is required for the final full counter reset.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Can I reset the XP-201 using only its buttons?<\/summary><p>No. Restarting the printer or pressing a button combination does not clear the protected waste ink counter. Use Wic Reset Connect through USB.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Can I perform the reset over Wi-Fi?<\/summary><p>No. Connect the Epson XP-201 directly to a Windows computer using a USB data cable. Do not use a hub or splitter.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Do I have to read the counter before entering the key?<\/summary><p>Yes, but it is a quick and simple check. It confirms the selected printer and stable USB communication before the activation key is used.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Are instructions available in my language?<\/summary><p>The official video guide is available in 12 languages and shows the complete procedure from connecting the printer to checking the final result.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>What systems are supported?<\/summary><p>Use Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11. Wic Reset Connect does not perform the reset on macOS.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Does an unused activation key expire?<\/summary><p>No. An unused key has no expiry date, so you can keep it until the printer is correctly prepared.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <details><summary>Is help available if the printer is not detected?<\/summary><p>Yes. Assistance is available 24 hours a day for common communication, cable, driver and setup problems.<\/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\">Ready to restore printing?<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Reset the Epson XP-201 in about two minutes<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Buy one official Wic Reset Connect activation key, follow the video guide in your language and complete the reset through a direct USB connection. 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