{"id":12755,"date":"2026-07-09T11:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/?p=12755"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:14:45","slug":"epson-ink-pad-reset-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/uk\/epson-ink-pad-reset-required\/","title":{"rendered":"Epson Ink Pad Reset Required \u2013 Waste Ink Counter Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12755\" class=\"elementor elementor-12755\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d09f24 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d09f24\" 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-2fea792 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2fea792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wicreset-general-page\">\n  <style>\n    .wicreset-general-page {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#1f2937; line-height:1.65; max-width:1120px; margin:0 auto;}\n    .wrc-hero {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f766e,#0f4c81); color:#fff; padding:34px; border-radius:18px; margin-bottom:26px;}\n    .wrc-hero h1 {color:#fff; font-size:34px; line-height:1.18; margin:0 0 14px;}\n    .wrc-hero p {font-size:18px; margin:0 0 18px;}\n    .wrc-buttons,.wrc-links {display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:18px;}\n    .wrc-buttons a,.wrc-links a {display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; background:#0f766e; color:#fff; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:10px; font-weight:700;}\n    .wrc-buttons a:nth-child(2),.wrc-links a:nth-child(2) {background:#0f4c81;}\n    .wrc-links a:nth-child(3) {background:#7c2d12;}\n    .wrc-links a:nth-child(4) {background:#374151;}\n    .wrc-box {background:#fff; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:16px; padding:26px; margin:22px 0; box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(15,23,42,.05);}\n    .wrc-box h2 {font-size:25px; color:#0f4c81; margin:0 0 12px;}\n    .wrc-list {display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:10px; padding-left:0; list-style:none;}\n    .wrc-list li {background:#f8fafc; border-left:4px solid #0f766e; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px;}\n    .wrc-steps li {margin-bottom:10px;}\n    .wrc-note {background:#eff6ff; border-left:5px solid #2563eb; padding:16px 18px; border-radius:10px; margin:18px 0;}\n    .wrc-cta {background:#fff7ed; border:1px solid #fed7aa; border-radius:16px; padding:26px; margin:26px 0;}\n    .wrc-cta h2 {color:#9a3412; margin-top:0;}\n    .wrc-faq details {border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:12px; padding:14px 16px; margin-bottom:10px; background:#fff;}\n    .wrc-faq summary {cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; color:#0f4c81;}\n  <\/style>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-hero\">\n    <h1>Epson Ink Pad Reset Required \u2013 Waste Ink Counter Fix<\/h1>\n    <p>Fix Epson Ink Pad Reset Required and ink pads end of service life messages. Download WicReset Connect free and reset the waste ink counter by USB.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"wrc-buttons\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Buy reset key from 6 EUR<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download WicReset Connect free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-box\">\n    <h2>Ink Pad Reset Required, ink pads end of service life and waste ink full messages<\/h2>\n    <p>Ink Pad Reset Required means the printer has reached a maintenance counter limit. The printer may stop printing until the waste ink counter is reset.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"wrc-note\">\n      <strong>Important:<\/strong> WicReset Connect performs the reset. WIC Reset Utility can be used only to read waste ink counters or check communication with the printer.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-box\">\n    <h2>When this page can help<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"wrc-list\">\n      <li>Ink Pad Reset Required<\/li><li>The printer&#x27;s ink pads are at the end of their service life<\/li><li>Ink pads need service<\/li><li>Waste ink pad is full<\/li><li>Maintenance Box Full warning<\/li><li>Printer blocked after many cleaning cycles<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-box\">\n    <h2>How to reset the Epson waste ink counter<\/h2>\n    <ol class=\"wrc-steps\">\n      <li>Download WicReset Connect for free.<\/li><li>Connect the Epson printer directly to a Windows computer using a USB cable.<\/li><li>Open WicReset Connect and select the detected printer.<\/li><li>Buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.<\/li><li>Enter the reset key in WicReset Connect and start the reset.<\/li><li>After the reset, turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-box\">\n    <h2>Important details before reset<\/h2>\n    <h3>What does Ink Pad Reset Required mean?<\/h3><p>The printer uses an internal counter to estimate waste ink collected during cleaning cycles. When that counter reaches its limit, the printer can display an ink pad warning.<\/p><h3>How to check the counter<\/h3><p>WIC Reset Utility can be used as a helper to read the waste ink counters and confirm the condition before the reset.<\/p><h3>How to perform the reset<\/h3><p>Use WicReset Connect with a valid reset key. Connect the printer by USB, run the reset and restart the printer after completion.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-cta\">\n    <h2>Download WicReset Connect and buy the reset key<\/h2>\n    <p>WicReset Connect is free to download. To perform the actual reset, buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"wrc-buttons\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Buy WicReset Connect reset key<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download WicReset Connect<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-box\">\n    <h2>Useful links<\/h2>\n    <p>Use these links to buy the reset key, download the program, open the Epson video manual, read counters or check if your printer is supported.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"wrc-links\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">Buy WicReset Connect reset key<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download WicReset Connect<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/wic-reset-connect-epson-manual\/\">Video instructions for Epson reset<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.online\/utility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read counters with WIC Reset Utility<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/find-printer\/\">Check supported printer model<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"wrc-box wrc-faq\">\n    <h2>FAQ \u2013 Epson Ink Pad Reset Required<\/h2>\n    <details><summary>Can I ignore Ink Pad Reset Required?<\/summary><p>Usually no. The printer may remain blocked until the waste ink counter is reset.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is WicReset Connect the reset program?<\/summary><p>Yes. WicReset Connect performs the reset. WIC Reset Utility is only for reading counters or checking communication.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I download the reset program for free?<\/summary><p>Yes. WicReset Connect is free to download. The reset key is available from 6 EUR.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do I need to replace physical ink pads?<\/summary><p>The counter reset removes the software lock. 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