The Epson L3209 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson L3209 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

What Causes the Epson L3209 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3209 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 L3209 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L3209 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L3209 is detected.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3209.

Most Epson L3209 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

• 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions