How to Reset Epson C91: Clear Ink Pad Counter (Service Required / E11)

How to Reset Epson C91: Clear Ink Pad Counter (Service Required / E11)

Seeing E11, Service required, or Ink Pad Needs Service on your Epson C91? That means the waste ink counter is full. Reset it in ~2 minutes using WicReset Connect and a key (from 6 EUR). Windows 7–11, USB connection.

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What You’ll See on Epson C91

  • Printer refuses to print, LEDs flashing.
  • Shows Error E11 or Service required.
  • Displays warning: Ink Pad Needs Service.

Why Epson C91 stops

To avoid overflow risks, Epson C91 uses a waste ink counter. After the limit, it locks. Reset the counter to continue printing; pads can still be usable.

Quick facts – Epson C91 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson C91Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

Download reset tool & driver

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No verified official Epson driver found for Epson C91. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

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Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson C91

  1. Connect Epson C91 to your PC via USB cable.
  2. Launch WicReset Connect and ensure the printer is detected.
  3. Buy a reset key, input it, and click Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, then turn the printer off and on again.
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FAQ – Epson C91

Can I run the reset on macOS/Linux?

Currently no — use a Windows PC.

Do I need admin rights?

Yes — run WicReset Connect as administrator.

Printer not detected?

Check USB cable/drivers and that the device is on and recognized.

Can reset fix paper jam or hardware faults?

❌ No — it only fixes waste ink counter related lock.

Can I use a VM?

Not recommended. Use native Windows for reliability.

Tips for Epson C91 reset

  • Reset around ~95% to avoid full lock.
  • Reduce unnecessary head cleanings.
  • Use a short, high-quality USB cable for stability.
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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.