When the Epson L3168 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L3168 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson L3168 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3168 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

• ‘Service Required’ / service life message in driver or utility
• Maintenance/support code (varies by model/driver)
• Printing stops after cleaning cycles
• Warning repeats after restarting the printer

Three Steps to Restore Epson L3168 Printing

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L3168 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L3168 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3168.

Most Epson L3168 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

• Stable Internet connection during reset
• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
• Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
• USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Run the app as Administrator.

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