The Epson L3153 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 L3153 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson L3153 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L3153 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 L3153 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L3153 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 L3153 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3153 to finalize.

Most Epson L3153 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.

Frequently Asked Questions