The Epson L1118 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L1118 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson L1118 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L1118 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• 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

Reset Epson L1118 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L1118 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L1118 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L1118.

Most Epson L1118 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Frequently Asked Questions