The Epson L496 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L496 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson L496 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L496 waste counter reset in minutes.

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

Epson L496 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L496 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L496 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L496.

Most Epson L496 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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