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Fix ‘Ink Pad at End of Service Life’ on Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 – Reset Now

Fix ‘Ink Pad at End of Service Life’ on Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 – Reset Now

Seeing E11, Service required, or Ink Pad Needs Service on your Epson EcoTank ET-M1120? 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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Symptoms – Epson EcoTank ET-M1120

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

Why Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 stops

Reaching the waste ink counter limit makes Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 display E10, E11, E12, E91/Service required. A reset typically restores service with no hardware swap.

Quick facts – Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson EcoTank ET-M1120Error 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 EcoTank ET-M1120. 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 EcoTank ET-M1120

  1. Connect Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 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 EcoTank ET-M1120

Does WicReset show the counter %?

Yes — you can check the waste ink counter before buying a key.

Why my printer still shows error after reset?

Power it off/on. If persists, ensure the correct model and successful reset.

Can reset be done without internet?

No — online validation is required.

Do I need specific USB drivers?

Use official Windows printer drivers; avoid “unknown device”.

Can I get help if something fails?

Yes — support is available with logs/screenshots.

Tips for Epson EcoTank ET-M1120 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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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.