Restablecimiento de «Se requiere servicio de Epson»: cómo solucionar la advertencia sobre la almohadilla de tinta de la impresora

Fix Epson Service Required, E11 and ink pad warnings. Download WicReset Connect free, buy reset key from 6 EUR and reset the counter by USB.

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Epson Service Required, maintenance warning and blocked printing

The Epson Service Required warning often appears when the printer reaches a waste ink counter limit. The printer may be locked until the counter is reset with the correct reset software.

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

Service Required message
Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life
The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life
Printing is blocked by a maintenance warning
E11, E10, E12 or E91 appears with a service message
Printer needs a waste ink counter reset

How to reset the Epson waste ink counter

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

Important details before reset

Why does Epson show Service Required?

The printer records maintenance operations in an internal waste ink counter. When the counter reaches its limit, the printer can stop printing and ask for service.

Reset with WicReset Connect

WicReset Connect is used to perform the reset. The software download is free, but a reset key is needed for the actual reset.

Important connection rules

Use Windows 7–11, a direct USB cable and one printer connected at a time. Do not use Wi-Fi for the reset.

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 Service Required reset

Does Service Required always mean the printer is broken?

No. In many cases it means the waste ink counter reached its limit and needs a reset.

Can WIC Reset Utility reset the printer?

No. WIC Reset Utility can read counters or check communication. Use WicReset Connect for the reset.

How much is the reset key?

The WicReset Connect reset key is available from 6 EUR.

Should I restart the printer after reset?

Yes. Turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.

Solucionar el error “La almohadilla de tinta necesita servicio” - Modelos Epson compatibles

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.