If your Epson L3257 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L3257 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson L3257 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3257 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Epson Status Monitor shows maintenance warning
• Blinking lights and blocked jobs
• Device is locked until reset is performed

Three Steps to Restore Epson L3257 Printing

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L3257 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L3257 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson L3257.

Most Epson L3257 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.

Frequently Asked Questions