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

Epson L3156 Reset – Clear Waste Ink Counter & Fix Error E11 Fast

The Epson L3156 often shows Service Required or Error E11 after long use. You can fix this quickly with WicReset Connect. Works on Windows 7–11 via USB. Reset key price starts from just 6 EUR.

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Many users are surprised when their Epson L3156 suddenly stops and refuses to print. This happens because the waste ink counter has reached 100%. Pads are rarely full – it’s a software lock. Performing an L3156 Reset Epson with WicReset Connect restores printing in just a few minutes.

Download WicReset Connect & Original Driver

To reset Epson L3156 you need the reset program and the correct Windows driver:

Typical problems that require L3156 Reset

  • Message on screen: “Service required”.
  • Error E11 interrupts all print jobs.
  • Flashing red lights and printer does not respond.

Why Epson L3156 shows Service Required

The L3156 uses a built-in waste ink counter to track maintenance cycles. At 100% it locks automatically. Resetting with WicReset Connect unlocks the printer and clears Error E11.

How to reset Epson L3156 step by step

  1. Download WicReset Connect and install it on your PC.
  2. Connect Epson L3156 to your Windows PC with a USB cable (Wi-Fi reset not supported).
  3. Open the program and check if the printer is detected.
  4. Enter your purchased reset key (from 6 EUR) and click Reset.
  5. Wait ~2 minutes until the process completes.
  6. Restart the printer (turn off for 10s, then back on). The error should be gone.
👉 Full illustrated guide with screenshots & video: WicReset Connect Epson Manual

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FAQ – Epson L3156 Reset

Where do I download the reset program?
From here: Download WicReset Connect

Where do I get the original driver?
From Epson’s official page for L3156: Download Epson L3156 driver

Which systems are supported?
Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 – 32/64-bit. Reset via USB only.

How much does the reset cost?
Keys start from 6 EUR. One key per reset.

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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.