{"id":2431,"date":"2025-08-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2025-10-27T20:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T18:15:12","slug":"how-to-reset-epson-l4168-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/how-to-reset-epson-l4168-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Epson L4168 Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2431\" class=\"elementor elementor-2431\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22981b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22981b7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1dd174 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a1dd174\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!doctype html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\" \/>\r\n  <title>How to reset Epson L4168 when \u201cInk Pad Needs Service\u201d appears<\/title>\r\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Solve Epson L4168 Error E11 fast. Reset the waste ink counter with WicReset Connect via USB on Windows 7\u201311. Keys from 6 EUR.\" \/>\r\n  <link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4168-printer\/\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to reset Epson L4168 when Ink Pad Needs Service appears\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Step-by-step guide for resetting Epson L4168 waste ink counter using WicReset Connect. Unlock your printer in 2 minutes via USB on Windows.\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4168-printer\/\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"WicReset\" \/>\r\n\r\n  <style>\r\n    :root { --gold:#c9a43d; --text:#333; --muted:#666; }\r\n    body { margin:0; padding:24px; font-family: system-ui,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial; color: var(--text); }\r\n    .wrap { max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }\r\n    h1 { color: var(--gold); font-weight:800; font-size:28px; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 16px; }\r\n    h2,h3 { color: var(--text); text-align:center; margin:26px 0 10px; }\r\n    p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 12px; }\r\n    .btn { background: var(--gold); color:#fff; padding:12px 26px; border-radius:10px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700; display:inline-block; }\r\n    .btn--ghost { background: transparent; border:2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }\r\n    ul, ol { display:inline-block; text-align:left; margin:0 auto 10px; }\r\n    .muted { color: var(--muted); }\r\n    .card { border:1px solid #eee; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:10px auto; display:inline-block; text-align:left; max-width:720px; }\r\n    .cta-row { margin:20px 0 24px; display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }\r\n    table { border-collapse: collapse; margin:0 auto 20px; }\r\n    table th, table td { border:1px solid #ddd; padding:6px 10px; text-align:center; }\r\n    table th { background: #fafafa; }\r\n    .kbd { font-family: ui-monospace, monospace; background:#f6f6f6; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px; padding:0 6px; }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n    <h1>How to reset Epson L4168 when \u201cInk Pad Needs Service\u201d appears<\/h1>\r\n\r\n    <p>If your Epson L4168 displays <em>Fehler E11<\/em>, <em>Service erforderlich<\/em>, or the warning <strong>\u201cStempelkissen braucht Service\u201d<\/strong>, die <strong>Restfarbenz\u00e4hler<\/strong> has reached its limit.  \r\n    With <strong>WicReset Verbinden<\/strong>, you can reset it in 2 minutes and restore printing. Works on Windows 7\u201311 via USB. Reset keys start from <strong>6 EUR<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/sklep\/taste-wic-zurucksetzen-verbinden-epson-canon\/\">\ud83d\udd11 Reset-Schl\u00fcssel kaufen<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f WicReset Connect herunterladen<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Symptoms \u2013 Epson L4168<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\"><ul>\r\n      <li>Printer stops printing, LEDs flashing.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Error message: \u201cService required\u201d or \u201cError E11\u201d.<\/li>\r\n      <li>May also show: <em>\u201cStempelkissen braucht Service\u201d<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Why Epson L4168 shows Service Required<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\"><p>The printer tracks waste ink in a <strong>Restfarbenz\u00e4hler<\/strong>.  \r\n    When the limit is reached, Epson L4168 blocks printing. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect restores normal use. It doesn\u2019t always mean pads are physically saturated.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Quick facts \u2013 Epson L4168 reset<\/h2>\r\n    <table>\r\n      <tr><th>Modell<\/th><th>Fehler<\/th><th>L\u00f6sung<\/th><th>OS<\/th><th>Zeit zur\u00fccksetzen<\/th><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Epson L4168<\/td><td>Fehler E11 \/ Stempelkissen muss gewartet werden<\/td><td>WicReset Verbinden<\/td><td>Windows 7-11 (nur USB)<\/td><td>~2 Minuten<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Reset-Tool &amp; Treiber herunterladen<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f WicReset Verbinden<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p><em>No verified official Epson driver found for L4168 yet.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Video guide<\/h2>\r\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wic-reset-connect-epson-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:700;\">\u25b6 WicReset-Tutorial ansehen<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"muted\">Erh\u00e4ltlich in 10 Sprachen mit Sprachausgabe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Reset steps for Epson L4168<\/h2>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Connect Epson L4168 to your PC with a <strong>USB-Kabel<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n      <li>ausf\u00fchren. <strong>WicReset Verbinden<\/strong> and confirm the printer is detected.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Geben Sie Ihr erworbenes <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/sklep\/taste-wic-zurucksetzen-verbinden-epson-canon\/\" target=\"_blank\">R\u00fcckstelltaste<\/a> and press <em>Zur\u00fccksetzen<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Wait ~2 minutes, power off for 10 seconds, then restart.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/sklep\/taste-wic-zurucksetzen-verbinden-epson-canon\/\">\ud83d\udd11 Reset-Schl\u00fcssel kaufen<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f WicReset Connect herunterladen<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>FAQ \u2013 Epson L4168<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\">\r\n      <h3>Does reset remove Error E11 \/ Ink Pad Needs Service?<\/h3><p>\u2705 Yes \u2014 resetting clears the counter and printing resumes.<\/p>\r\n      <h3>Are the ink pads physically full?<\/h3><p>Not necessarily. The error is triggered by usage counters.<\/p>\r\n      <h3>Can reset be done wirelessly?<\/h3><p>\u274c No \u2014 only USB is supported.<\/p>\r\n      <h3>Which OS are supported?<\/h3><p>Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (USB only).<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Tips for Epson L4168 reset<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\"><ul>\r\n      <li>Reset around 95% usage, not after total lock.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Limit unnecessary head cleanings.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Always use a good quality USB cable.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/sklep\/taste-wic-zurucksetzen-verbinden-epson-canon\/\">\ud83d\udd11 Reset-Schl\u00fcssel kaufen<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f WicReset Connect herunterladen<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Verwandte Epson-Modelle<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/how-to-reset-epson-l4167-printer\/\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:600;\">Epson L4167 reset<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/how-to-reset-epson-l4170-printer\/\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:600;\">Epson L4170 reset<\/a><\/li>\r\n  \r\n\r\n    <p class=\"muted\">This page is dedicated to Epson L4168 reset.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to reset Epson L4168 when \u201cInk Pad Needs Service\u201d appears How to reset Epson L4168 when \u201cInk Pad Needs Service\u201d appears If your Epson L4168 displays Error E11, Service required, or the warning \u201cInk Pad Needs Service\u201d, the waste ink counter has reached its limit. With WicReset Connect, you can reset it in 2 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"on","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-epson-canon-e11-5b00","entry","owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","owp-btn-normal","owp-tabs-layout-horizontal","has-no-thumbnails","has-product-nav"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2431"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7597,"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431\/revisions\/7597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}