When the Epson L1210 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 L1210 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson L1210 Waste Ink Counter

Most Epson L1210 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

Epson L1210 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L1210 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 L1210 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L1210 to finalize.

Most Epson L1210 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

Frequently Asked Questions