Epson L4168 Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson L4168 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 L4168 accumulates after cleaning operations. Once it reaches a limit, printing is stopped to prevent overflow.

What Causes the Epson L4168 Ink Pad Counter Warning?

A service visit is often unnecessary. Wic Reset Connect allows a safe Epson L4168 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 L4168 Ink Pad Counter Reset – Quick Steps

1. Step 1: Connect Epson L4168 to a Windows computer with a stable Internet connection using a USB cable.
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson L4168.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L4168 to finalize.

Most Epson L4168 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

If the Printer Is Not Detected

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