When the Epson L557 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 L557 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Understanding the Epson L557 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L557 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Common Symptoms

• ‘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 L557 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L557 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L557 is detected.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson L557.

Most Epson L557 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).

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