Reset Epson L4158 Waste Ink Counter in Minutes

Epson L4158 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson L4158 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L4158 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson L4158 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson L4158 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

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

Three Steps to Restore Epson L4158 Printing

  1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L4158 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
  2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L4158 appears in the device list.
  3. Step 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson L4158.
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Most Epson L4158 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

  • Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
  • Restart printer and PC, then try again.
  • Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
  • Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
  • Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).

Guide prepared for Epson L4158 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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