Guía para restablecer los errores de servicio de las almohadillas de tinta de Epson y Canon para los códigos E11, «Service Required» y 5B00

Epson Ink Pad Reset Required – Waste Ink Counter Fix

Fix Epson Ink Pad Reset Required and ink pads end of service life messages. Download WicReset Connect free and reset the waste ink counter by USB.

Ink Pad Reset Required, ink pads end of service life and waste ink full messages

Ink Pad Reset Required means the printer has reached a maintenance counter limit. The printer may stop printing until the waste ink counter is reset.

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

  • Ink Pad Reset Required
  • The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life
  • Ink pads need service
  • Waste ink pad is full
  • Maintenance Box Full warning
  • Printer blocked after many cleaning cycles

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 does Ink Pad Reset Required mean?

The printer uses an internal counter to estimate waste ink collected during cleaning cycles. When that counter reaches its limit, the printer can display an ink pad warning.

How to check the counter

WIC Reset Utility can be used as a helper to read the waste ink counters and confirm the condition before the reset.

How to perform the reset

Use WicReset Connect with a valid reset key. Connect the printer by USB, run the reset and restart the printer after completion.

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.

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.

FAQ – Epson Ink Pad Reset Required

Can I ignore Ink Pad Reset Required?

Usually no. The printer may remain blocked until the waste ink counter is reset.

Is WicReset Connect the reset program?

Yes. WicReset Connect performs the reset. WIC Reset Utility is only for reading counters or checking communication.

Can I download the reset program for free?

Yes. WicReset Connect is free to download. The reset key is available from 6 EUR.

Do I need to replace physical ink pads?

The counter reset removes the software lock. If the printer is heavily used or ink leaks are visible, the physical absorber should also be checked.

Lo que necesita

  • Tecla WicReset Connect (sólo unos 6 euros - la opción más barata)
  • PC con Windows
  • Cable USB

Tiempo necesario

Alrededor de 2 minutos

Dificultad

Muy fácil

Funciona en caso de error

  • Epson: E10, E11, E12, E91 y errores de servicio similares
  • Canon: 1700, 5800 y similares tinta residual / errores de código de soporte
  • Mensajes como “Contador de tinta residual lleno”, “Tampón de tinta al final de su vida útil”

Series de impresoras compatibles

Epson: Artisan, B / BX, C / CX, D / DX, EP / EW, EcoTank (ET), K, serie L, M / ME, N / NX, P / PX / PM, Photo, R / RX, S / SC / SX, T / TX, WorkForce / WF y muchas otras series populares.


Restablecer el servicio de almohadillas de tinta Epson

Si tu Epson muestra mensajes como “La almohadilla de tinta está al final de su vida útil”, “Se requiere servicio de almohadilla de tinta” o “Bloc de tinta lleno”, puede restablecer el servicio de almohadillas de tinta Epson mediante una tecla WicReset Connect. El programa restablece el contador interno de tinta residual, por lo que la impresora vuelve a funcionar sin necesidad de acudir a un centro de servicio.

  • Corrige en pocos minutos los avisos “Epson ink pad service” / “Service required”.
  • Funciona como restablecer el servicio de almohadillas de tinta Epson solución para la mayoría de impresoras EcoTank, serie L, serie ET, XP, WF y Stylus.
  • No se necesita un reseteador de hardware: sólo un PC con Windows, un cable USB y WicReset Connect.

FAQ (corto)

P: ¿Es necesario sustituir la almohadilla de tinta física?
R: En la mayoría de los casos domésticos y de oficina, basta con restablecer el contador de tinta residual con WicReset Connect y seguir utilizando la impresora con normalidad.

P: ¿Se trata de un reinicio único?
R: Cada tecla reinicia el contador una vez. Puede repetir el procedimiento en el futuro con otra tecla si el mensaje aparece de nuevo.