If your Epson L5298 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson L5298 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.

Why the Epson L5298 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L5298 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Typical Signs

• ‘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

Epson L5298 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L5298 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L5298 is detected.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L5298.

Most Epson L5298 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Common Fixes

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

Frequently Asked Questions