The Epson L1278 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 L1278 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson L1278 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L1278 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

Epson L1278 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L1278 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L1278 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L1278.

Most Epson L1278 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

• 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

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.