Epson L1230 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson L1230 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

The Epson L1230 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.

Why the Epson L1230 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L1230 waste counter reset in minutes.

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

Epson L1230 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L1230 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L1230 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L1230 to finalize.

Most Epson L1230 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Run the app as Administrator.

Frequently Asked Questions