Epson L3158 Waste Ink Counter Reset

When the Epson L3158 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L3158 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson L3158 Show ‘Service Required’?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3158 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

Three Steps to Restore Epson L3158 Printing

1. Стъпка 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L3158 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Стъпка 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L3158 is detected.
3. Стъпка 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3158 to finalize.

Most Epson L3158 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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