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

Epson L3163 Reset – Fix Error E11 / Service Required in Minutes

If your Epson L3163 printer shows Error E11 or Service Required, it means the waste ink counter has reached its limit. Solve it fast with WicReset Connect. Compatible with Windows 7–11 (USB only). Reset keys cost from 6 EUR.

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The Epson L3163 blocks printing once the waste ink counter hits 100%. This does not mean the pads are really full — it’s just a software protection. By resetting the counter with WicReset Connect, your printer will work again in a few minutes.

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Symptoms on Epson L3163

  • Message on screen: “Service required”.
  • Error E11 appears during print jobs.
  • Flashing lights, printer stops printing completely.

Why does Epson L3163 show Service Required?

This happens when the printer’s internal waste ink counter reaches its maximum value. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect clears the error and restores normal printing.

How to reset Epson L3163

  1. Download WicReset Connect and install it.
  2. Connect Epson L3163 to your PC with a USB cable (reset doesn’t work over Wi-Fi).
  3. Open the program — make sure the printer is detected.
  4. Enter your purchased reset key and click Reset.
  5. Wait about 2 minutes until the process finishes.
  6. Restart the printer (turn it off for ~10s, then on). The error should be gone.
👉 Need more help? Full illustrated guide with screenshots & video: WicReset Connect Epson Manual

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FAQ – Epson L3163 Reset

Does WicReset Connect support Epson L3163?
✅ Yes, it fully supports resetting Epson L3163 waste ink counter.

Is this safe for the printer?
Yes — it only resets the software counter. Pads are usually not physically full.

How much does the reset cost?
Reset keys start at 6 EUR per use.

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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.