When the Epson L3279 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

The Epson L3279 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

What Causes the Epson L3279 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3279 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Reset Epson L3279 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L3279 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L3279 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3279.

Most Epson L3279 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

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

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