Epson L380 Waste Ink Counter Reset

When the Epson L380 reaches its maintenance threshold, Epson firmware may block printing as a safeguard. In most cases, this is resolved with a counter reset.

The Epson L380 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 Does the Epson L380 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson L380 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

How the Error Appears

• ‘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 L380 Printing

1. Krok 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L380 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Krok 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L380 is detected.
3. Krok 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L380 to finalize.

Most Epson L380 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Common Fixes

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

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