When the Epson L5198 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L5198 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson L5198 Show ‘Service Required’?

A menudo no es necesaria una visita de servicio. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L5198 waste counter reset in minutes.

Cómo aparece el error

• La impresora se niega a imprimir incluso con tinta disponible
• Epson Status Monitor muestra la advertencia de mantenimiento
• Luces intermitentes y trabajos bloqueados
• El dispositivo está bloqueado hasta que se realiza el reinicio

Reset Epson L5198 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Primer paso: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L5198 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Segundo paso: Ejecutar Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L5198 is detected.
3. Tercer paso: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L5198 to finalize.

Most Epson L5198 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Requisitos del sistema

• Requiere conexión USB (no admite restablecimiento Wi-Fi)
• Conexión a Internet estable durante el reinicio
• Llave de reinicio Wic Reset Connect válida
• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC

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