Epson L3153 Reset – Fix Service Required, E11, E10, E12 & E91

The Epson L3153 is part of the Epson EcoTank L3150 printer family. When the internal waste ink counter reaches its limit, the printer may block printing and show messages such as Service Required, Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life, The waste ink pad is full, or Ink Pad Reset Required.

In this case, replacing ink bottles or cleaning the printhead will not remove the warning. The printer needs a waste ink counter reset. This can be done at home using WicReset Connect, a Windows computer, a USB cable and a valid reset key.

Epson L3153 error messages fixed by waste ink counter reset

If your Epson L3153 displays one of the messages below, the problem is usually connected with the waste ink counter or ink pad protection system:

• Epson L3153 Service Required
• Epson L3153 Error E11
• Epson L3153 Error E10
• Epson L3153 Error E12
• Epson L3153 Error E91
• Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life
• The waste ink pad is full. Contact Epson support
• The printer's ink pads are nearing the end of their service life
• Maintenance Box Full
• Ink Pad Reset Required

These warnings appear when the printer has counted too much maintenance ink. Epson printers do this to prevent ink overflow. After the limit is reached, the printer can stop working even if the ink tanks are full.

Why Epson L3153 shows Service Required

During normal use, Epson L3153 performs printhead cleaning and other maintenance operations. A small amount of ink is moved into the waste ink pad area. The printer stores this usage in an internal counter. When the counter reaches the programmed limit, the printer may show Service Required and stop printing.

This does not mean that the printer is broken. In many cases, it means the internal waste ink counter must be reset. WicReset Connect sends the reset command to the printer and clears the maintenance counter.

How to reset Epson L3153 waste ink counter

Follow these steps to reset your Epson L3153:

1. Download and install WicReset Connect on a Windows computer.
2. Connect the Epson L3153 directly to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Open WicReset Connect.
4. Select your Epson printer from the list.
5. Enter your valid reset key.
6. Start the waste ink counter reset.
7. Wait until the reset is completed.
8. Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, then turn it on again.

After restarting the printer, the Epson L3153 Service Required, Error E11, Ink Pad Reset Required or ink pad service life message should be cleared.

Supported Epson models from the same family

This page focuses on Epson L3153, but the same reset category is also relevant for other models from the Epson L3150 series:

• Epson L3150 reset
• Epson L3151 reset
• Epson L3152 reset
• Epson L3153 reset
• Epson L3156 reset
• Epson L3158 reset

So if you searched for Epson L3150 Service Required, Epson L3151 Error E11, Epson L3152 waste ink pad full, Epson L3156 Ink Pad Reset Required or Epson L3158 resetter, this reset method may also be suitable.

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Does the reset repair every Epson L3153 problem?

No. A waste ink counter reset fixes problems related to the ink pad counter and maintenance protection system. If your Epson L3153 has a paper jam, damaged sensor, printhead failure, empty ink tank, electronic fault or mechanical problem, that issue may need separate checking.

But if the printer shows Service Required, Error E11, The waste ink pad is full, The printer's ink pads are nearing the end of their service life, Maintenance Box Full or Ink Pad Reset Required, the correct step is to reset the waste ink counter.

FAQ – Epson L3153 Reset

What does Epson L3153 Service Required mean?

It usually means the printer has reached the waste ink counter limit. The printer may stop printing until the counter is reset.

How do I fix Epson L3153 Error E11?

To fix Epson L3153 Error E11, reset the waste ink counter with WicReset Connect and restart the printer after the reset.

Can WicReset Connect fix Epson L3153 E10, E12 or E91?

If the error is related to the waste ink counter or ink pad service life warning, WicReset Connect can reset the counter and clear the maintenance message.

What does “The waste ink pad is full. Contact Epson support” mean?

This message means the printer has reached its waste ink protection limit. The solution is to perform a waste ink counter reset.

Can I reset Epson L3153 without going to a service center?

Yes. You can reset Epson L3153 at home using a Windows computer, USB cable, WicReset Connect and a valid reset key.

Does this reset work for Epson L3150, L3151 and L3152 too?

Yes, this guide also targets the Epson L3150 series, including L3150, L3151, L3152, L3153, L3156 and L3158.

What should I do after the reset?

Turn the printer off, wait around 10 seconds, then turn it on again. After restart, the Service Required or ink pad message should disappear.