The Epson L3158 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson L3158 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 L3158 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L3158 waste counter reset in minutes.

Common Symptoms

• 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

Epson L3158 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L3158 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson L3158.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3158.

Most Epson L3158 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Troubleshooting

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