Epson L5190 Waste Ink Counter Reset

The Epson L5190 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 L5190 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why the Epson L5190 Stops Printing (Waste Counter Limit)

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L5190 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

Step-by-Step: Epson L5190 Waste Counter Reset

1. 1. korak: Connect Epson L5190 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. 2. korak: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L5190 appears in the device list.
3. 3. korak: Enter your reset key and press Reset. Wait ~1–2 minutes, then restart Epson L5190.

Most Epson L5190 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.