Epson L3165 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson L3165 is a widely used Epson printer. Like many Epson devices, it can stop printing when the internal waste ink counter reaches its predefined limit.

The Epson L3165 tracks waste ink with an internal counter. Because it is an estimate (not a physical sensor), it may trigger before the pads are actually full.

What Causes the Epson L3165 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

Most Epson L3165 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Common Symptoms

• 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 L3165 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Passo 1: Prepare a Windows PC + USB cable and connect Epson L3165 directly. Keep Internet enabled for validation.
2. Passo 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L3165 appears in the device list.
3. Etapa 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L3165 to finalize.

Most Epson L3165 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

System Requirements

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

If the Printer Is Not Detected

• Run the app as Administrator.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.

Frequently Asked Questions