Epson L3216 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson L3216 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 L3216 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

Why Does the Epson L3216 Show ‘Service Required’?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L3216 waste counter reset in minutes.

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

Epson L3216 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L3216 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L3216 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Paste the reset key, click Reset, and after completion power-cycle Epson L3216.

Most Epson L3216 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Before You Begin

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

Troubleshooting

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

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