How To Reset | Epson Printer Wf-2630

Contact Epson or a local repair shop. They replace the pad and run the reset tool. Cost: ~$50-100.

Resetting without changing the pads will eventually cause ink to leak inside or out of the printer. It’s a temporary fix. Pads can be replaced (complicated) or external waste ink bottles can be installed.

Do not reset this counter unless you have physically cleaned or replaced the waste ink pad. Epson sets this limit to prevent ink from spilling onto your desk and destroying the print head. If you reset the counter and continue printing, the sponges will saturate, and toxic ink will leak out the bottom. how to reset epson printer wf-2630

If you see “Service required” or “Parts inside printer at end of service life”, the waste ink counter needs resetting via software.

⚠️ Resetting without replacing the waste ink pads can cause ink to leak inside the printer. Contact Epson or a local repair shop

A hard reset clears temporary errors, frozen screens, and unresponsive operations without erasing settings.

Procedure:

Expected result: The printer goes through a full initialization sequence. Previous wireless settings and user data remain intact.