Epson L3166 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson L3166 is a widely used Epson printer. Like many Epson devices, it can stop printing when the internal waste ink counter reaches its predefined limit.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L3166 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

What Causes the Epson L3166 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

With Wic Reset Connect, you can reset the Epson L3166 waste ink counter quickly using a Windows PC, USB connection, and a valid reset key.

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

Step-by-Step: Epson L3166 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L3166 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L3166 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3166 to finalize.

Most Epson L3166 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

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

Troubleshooting

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

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