The Epson L3259 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L3259 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson L3259 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3259 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Typical Signs

• 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

Step-by-Step: Epson L3259 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L3259 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L3259 is detected.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3259.

Most Epson L3259 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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