If your Epson L5190 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L5190 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson L5190 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson L5190 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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 L5190 Printing

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L5190 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson L5190.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L5190 to finalize.

Most Epson L5190 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Troubleshooting

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).

Frequently Asked Questions