When the Epson L3281 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L3281 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson L3281 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3281 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

How the Error Appears

• ‘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

Step-by-Step: Epson L3281 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L3281 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 L3281 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3281 to finalize.

Most Epson L3281 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Frequently Asked Questions