Fix Epson Ink Pad Needs Service & Canon Error 5B00
Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson L5290 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson L5290 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

If Service required pops up on Epson L5290, the waste ink counter needs clearing. Use WicReset Connect + key (~2 minutes). Keys from 6 EUR. USB / Windows 7–11.

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What You’ll See on Epson L5290

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

Why Epson L5290 stops

A built-in waste ink counter governs service locks on Epson L5290. On limit, the printer halts. Resetting that counter typically clears the warning without requiring pad replacement.

Quick facts – Epson L5290 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson L5290Error 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 L5290. 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 L5290

  1. Connect Epson L5290 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 L5290

Does reset clear Error E10, E11, E12, E91 / Service required?

✅ Yes — clearing the waste ink counter removes the error and restores printing.

Must I replace ink pads after reset?

Not necessarily — the error is triggered by counters, not always by physical pad saturation.

Can I reset via Wi-Fi?

No — reset works only over USB.

How long does it take?

Usually under 2 minutes.

Do I need a key?

Yes — WicReset Connect is free, but reset requires a paid single-use key.

Tips for Epson L5290 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.