The Epson L801 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

The Epson L801 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 L801 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L801 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

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

Step-by-Step: Epson L801 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L801 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L801 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L801 to finalize.

Most Epson L801 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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

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