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Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD reset

Reset the waste ink pad counter of your Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD from your phone — over Wi‑Fi or with a USB OTG cable to an Android phone. The “Service Required” error goes away and the printer prints again.

Wi‑Fi reset USB reset

What works on the Stylus Photo PX720WD

  • Reset over Wi‑FiPhone on the same network as the printer Yes
  • Reset over USBAndroid + USB OTG cable Yes
  • Partial resetCounter −10%, free once Yes
  • Nozzle checkShows clogged nozzles Yes
  • Head cleaningFixes streaky prints Yes
  • Auto power-off timerWhen the printer switches itself off No

How to reset the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD

  1. 1

    Open the Printfor app and sign in.

  2. 2

    Put your phone on the same Wi‑Fi as the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD — or plug an Android phone into the printer with a USB OTG cable.

  3. 3

    Pick the printer in the app and read the waste ink counter for free.

  4. 4

    Tap “Reset”, then switch the printer off and on again.

A reset doesn’t remove the ink from the pad. If the pad really is full, replace it or fit an external waste ink tank.

Stylus Photo PX720WD questions

Can the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD be reset?

Yes. The Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD resets over Wi‑Fi and also over a USB OTG cable to an Android phone.

How do I reset the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD waste ink pad?

Install Printfor Reset, connect to the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD over the same Wi‑Fi or with a USB cable, read the counter for free and tap “Reset”. Then turn the printer off and on again.

What do E-11 and “ink pad is at the end of its service life” mean on the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD?

The waste ink counter of the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD has reached its factory limit, so the printer has locked itself: the lights flash alternately, or the screen shows E-11 or “Service Required”. Reset the counter and the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD prints again.

How do I know my Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD needs a reset?

If the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD stops printing, its lights flash alternately, or it shows “Service Required” or an ink pad warning, the waste ink counter has hit its limit. The app reads the counter for free and shows the exact percentage.

Do I need a computer for the Epson Stylus Photo PX720WD?

No. Your phone is enough: over Wi‑Fi, or Android + USB OTG cable.

Do I need to replace the ink pad after a reset?

The counter is reset, but the ink stays in the pad. If the pad is full, replace it or fit an external waste ink tank so ink doesn’t leak.

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