Epson L1238 Waste Ink Counter Reset

Epson L1238 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson L1238 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

A waste ink counter in the Epson L1238 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson L1238 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L1238 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

Three Steps to Restore Epson L1238 Printing

  1. Paso 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L1238 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
  2. Paso 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L1238 appears in the device list.
  3. Paso 3: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson L1238.

Most Epson L1238 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Guide prepared for Epson L1238 – Waste Ink Counter Reset using Wic Reset Connect.

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