Epson L3230 reset – Clear Error E11 / “Service required”

Epson L3230 – Reset & Clear Error E11

Quickly reset the waste ink counter on Epson L3230 using WicReset Connect. Works on Windows 7–11 via USB. Reset keys from 6 EUR. Official Epson driver available below.

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Fix “Service required” on Epson L3230

If your Epson L3230 shows Error E11 or “Ink pad needs service”, it means the internal waste ink counter reached its limit. Resetting with WicReset Connect clears this error.

Quick facts – Epson L3230 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson L3230Error E11 / Service requiredWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB)~2 min

Symptoms

  • Printer refuses to print; LEDs blinking.
  • Error message: Error E11 or Service required.
  • Waste ink counter at or near 100 %.

Why does Epson L3230 show “Service required”?

The error is based on Epson’s internal waste ink counter, not physical sensors. Once the limit is reached, Epson L3230 locks printing. Resetting with WicReset Connect restores normal operation.

Download reset tool & driver

⬇️ Download WicReset Connect (Windows 7–11)

Official Epson setup tool (driver + software) for Epson L3230 is available here:

⬇️ Epson Setup Navi for L3230 Series

More downloads and manuals on the official support page: 📄 Epson L3230 Support / Drivers

Instructional Video – Epson L3230 reset

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ℹ️ Available in 10 languages with narration.

Step-by-step reset (Epson L3230)

  1. Connect Epson L3230 to your computer via USB.
  2. Open WicReset Connect and check if printer is detected.
  3. Enter purchased reset key and press Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, turn off printer for 10 seconds, then power on again.
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FAQ – Epson L3230

Does reset clear Error E11?

✅ Yes — printing is restored.

Are the pads really full?

No — it’s just a software counter.

Can reset be done via WiFi?

❌ No, only via USB.

How long does reset last?

Until the counter reaches its threshold again.

More about Epson L3230 reset

  • Tip Reset when the counter is ~95%, don’t wait for full lock.
  • Avoid unnecessary head cleaning cycles.
  • Use a stable USB cable during reset.
  • Reset keys start from 6 EUR.
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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.