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

Epson Waste Ink Counter Reset – Fix E11 and Ink Pad Errors

Reset Epson waste ink counter and fix E11, Service Required and ink pad errors. Download WicReset Connect free, buy reset key from 6 EUR.

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Epson waste ink counter reset for E11, Service Required and ink pad warnings

When the Epson waste ink counter reaches its limit, the printer may stop printing and show E11, Service Required, Ink Pad Reset Required or a similar maintenance warning.

Important: WicReset Connect performs the reset. WIC Reset Utility can be used only to read waste ink counters or check communication with the printer.

When this page can help

  • Waste ink counter full
  • E11 or Service Required
  • Ink Pad Reset Required
  • Printer refuses to print
  • Counter reading is high in WIC Reset Utility
  • Reset key required to continue printing

How to reset the Epson waste ink counter

  1. Download WicReset Connect for free.
  2. Connect the Epson printer directly to a Windows computer using a USB cable.
  3. Open WicReset Connect and select the detected printer.
  4. Buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.
  5. Enter the reset key in WicReset Connect and start the reset.
  6. After the reset, turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.

Important details before reset

What is the Epson waste ink counter?

It is an internal maintenance counter used by the printer to track estimated waste ink generated by cleaning and printing operations.

Reset process

The reset is done with WicReset Connect. Download the program, connect the printer by USB, enter a valid reset key and run the reset.

After the reset

After a successful reset, turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again. The warning should be cleared if there are no other printer errors.

Download WicReset Connect and buy the reset key

WicReset Connect is free to download. To perform the actual reset, buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.

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Useful links

Use these links to buy the reset key, download the program, open the Epson video manual, read counters or check if your printer is supported.

Buy WicReset Connect reset key Download WicReset Connect Video instructions for Epson reset Read counters with WIC Reset Utility Check supported printer model

FAQ – Epson waste ink counter reset

What program resets the Epson waste ink counter?

WicReset Connect performs the reset with a valid reset key.

What is WIC Reset Utility for?

WIC Reset Utility can read waste ink counters or check printer communication. It is not the reset program used here.

Does the key expire?

The WicReset Connect reset key is intended for one reset and has no normal time-expiration limit.

Can the reset be done by USB?

Yes. USB is recommended and should be used instead of Wi-Fi.

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.

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