Epson L3236 Waste Ink Counter Reset

Epson L3236 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson L3236 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 L3236 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Understanding the Epson L3236 Waste Ink Counter

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3236 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Typical Signs

  • 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

Reset Epson L3236 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

  1. Schritt 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L3236 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
  2. Schritt 2: Run Wic Reset Connect as Administrator and confirm Epson L3236 is detected.
  3. Schritt 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3236 to finalize.

Most Epson L3236 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take?
Usually about 1–2 minutes.
Can I reset over Wi-Fi?
No. The reset requires a USB connection to a Windows PC.
What if reset doesn’t work?
Check USB cable/port, run as admin, and close other printer utilities.
Do I need a service center?
Typically not for a waste ink counter lock; a reset is usually sufficient.

Guide prepared for Epson L3236 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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