Epson and Canon ink pad service error reset guide for E11, Service Required and 5B00
Epson K301 Locked by Waste Ink Counter? Reset & Print Again

Epson K301 Locked by Waste Ink Counter? Reset & Print Again

When your Epson K301 shows Error E11 or Service required, or warns Ink Pad Needs Service, the internal waste ink counter has reached its limit. Use WicReset Connect with a reset key to clear it in about 2 minutes. Keys start from 6 EUR. Works on Windows 7–11 via USB only.

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What You’ll See on Epson K301

  • Printer refuses to print, LEDs flashing.
  • Shows Error E11 or Service required.
  • Displays warning: Ink Pad Needs Service.

Why Epson K301 stops

When the counter hits its cap, Epson K301 prevents printing. Clearing the waste ink counter generally fixes the problem without pad replacement.

Quick facts – Epson K301 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson K301Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

Download reset tool & driver

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No verified official Epson driver found for Epson K301. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

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Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson K301

  1. Connect Epson K301 to your PC via USB cable.
  2. Launch WicReset Connect and ensure the printer is detected.
  3. Buy a reset key, input it, and click Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, then turn the printer off and on again.
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FAQ – Epson K301

Why blocked if pads aren’t full?

The counter is an estimate; it can lock before physical saturation.

Does resetting change ink levels?

No — it affects only the waste ink counter.

Can I reset over a USB hub?

Use a direct, high-quality USB cable for best stability.

Will I lose settings?

No — network/print settings remain.

Can I print immediately after reset?

Yes — power-cycle the printer and it’s ready.

Tips for Epson K301 reset

  • Reset around ~95% to avoid full lock.
  • Reduce unnecessary head cleanings.
  • Use a short, high-quality USB cable for stability.
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Fix “The Ink Pad Needs Service” Error – Supported Epson Models

What you need

  • WicReset Connect key (only about €6 – the cheapest option)
  • Windows PC
  • USB cable

Time required

About 2 minutes

Difficulty

Very easy

Works for errors

  • Epson: E10, E11, E12, E91 and similar service errors
  • Canon: 1700, 5800 and similar waste ink / support code errors
  • Messages like “Waste ink counter full”, “Ink pad at the end of its service life”

Supported printer series

Epson: Artisan, B / BX, C / CX, D / DX, EP / EW, EcoTank (ET), K, L-series, M / ME, N / NX, P / PX / PM, Photo, R / RX, S / SC / SX, T / TX, WorkForce / WF and many other popular series.

Reset Epson ink pad service

If your Epson shows messages like “Ink pad is at the end of its service life”, “Ink pad service required” or “Waste ink pad full”, you can reset the Epson ink pad service using a WicReset Connect key. The program resets the internal waste ink counter, so the printer works again without visiting a service center.

  • Fixes “Epson ink pad service” / “Service required” warnings in a few minutes.
  • Works as a reset Epson ink pad service solution for most EcoTank, L-series, ET-series, XP, WF and Stylus printers.
  • No hardware resetter needed – only a Windows PC, USB cable and WicReset Connect.

FAQ (short)

Q: Do I need to replace the physical ink pad?
A: In most home and office cases you only reset the waste ink counter with WicReset Connect and keep using the printer normally.

Q: Is this a one-time reset?
A: Each key resets the counter once. You can repeat the procedure in the future with another key if the message appears again.