Epson and Canon ink pad service error reset guide for E11, Service Required and 5B00

Epson L3161 Reset – Fix Service Required / Error E11 in Minutes

If your Epson L3161 shows Error E11 or Service Required, the printer has locked itself due to the waste ink counter. Restore printing fast with WicReset Connect. Works on Windows 7–11 via USB. Reset key price starts from 6 EUR.

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The Epson L3161 is part of Epson’s EcoTank series. Like other models, it stops working when the waste ink counter reaches 100%. This is not a hardware failure — it’s a software lock. Resetting with WicReset Connect clears the error and restores full functionality.

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Symptoms on Epson L3161

  • On-screen message: “Service required”.
  • Error E11 interrupts all printing.
  • Flashing lights, printer refuses to print.

Why this error appears

The L3161 uses a waste ink counter to track maintenance. Once it reaches 100%, the printer locks itself. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect clears Error E11 and restores printing.

How to reset Epson L3161 step by step

  1. Download WicReset Connect and install it.
  2. Connect Epson L3161 to your PC with a USB cable (reset not possible via Wi-Fi).
  3. Run the program and check if the printer is detected.
  4. Enter your purchased reset key (from 6 EUR) and click Reset.
  5. Wait about 2 minutes for the reset to finish.
  6. Restart the printer (turn off for 10s, then turn back on). The error should disappear.
👉 Full illustrated guide with screenshots & video: WicReset Connect Epson Manual

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FAQ – Epson L3161 Reset

Does WicReset Connect support Epson L3161?
Yes – the program fully supports Epson L3161 on Windows 7–11 via USB.

Will I need to replace pads?
Usually not. The error is triggered by the counter, not the pads themselves.

How much does it cost?
A reset key starts from 6 EUR. One key = one reset.

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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.