If your Epson L3278 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 L3278 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson L3278 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L3278 waste counter reset in minutes.

Three Steps to Restore Epson L3278 Printing

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L3278 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 L3278 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3278.

Most Epson L3278 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.