If your Epson L5318 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L5318 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why the Epson L5318 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

Most Epson L5318 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Common Symptoms

• 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson L5318 Printing

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L5318 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 L5318 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson L5318.

Most Epson L5318 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

Troubleshooting

• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).

Frequently Asked Questions