If your Epson L3266 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L3266 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson L3266 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3266 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson L3266 Printing

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L3266 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L3266 is detected.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3266 to finalize.

Most Epson L3266 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

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