Epson and Canon ink pad service error reset guide for E11, Service Required and 5B00
Epson L4150 – Reset Error E11 / Service Required – Waste Ink Reset Guide

Epson L4150 – Reset & Clear “Service required” / Error E11

If your Epson L4150 shows Error E11 or “Service required”, it's due to the internal waste ink counter being full. Use WicReset Connect to clear it. Compatible with Windows via USB. Reset keys from 6 EUR.

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Symptoms & error behavior

  • Printer stops printing; flashing LEDs.
  • Shows message: Service required or Error E11.
  • Waste ink counter likely at or near 100 %.

Why does Epson L4150 show Service Required?

The error is triggered by Epson’s software counter of waste ink usage. When it reaches its limit, the printer locks. Resetting it clears the fault — it doesn't always mean the pads are physically saturated.

Quick facts – Epson L4150 reset

ModelErrorFixSupported OSReset time
Epson L4150Error E11 / Service requiredWicReset ConnectWindows (USB)~2 min

Download tool & driver

⬇️ Download WicReset Connect

The official Epson Setup Navi for the L4150 series is available here: ⬇️ Epson Setup Navi – L4150 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Check the Epson EU support page for downloads & utilities: Epson L4150 Support / Downloads :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Video tutorial

▶ Watch WicReset Connect tutorial

Available in 10 languages with voice-over.

Step-by-step reset (Epson L4150)

  1. Connect your Epson L4150 to PC using USB cable (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
  2. Launch WicReset Connect and verify the printer is detected.
  3. Enter purchased reset key and click Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, power off the printer for ~10 seconds, then power it back on.
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FAQ – Epson L4150

Does reset remove Error E11?

✅ Yes — the printer returns to normal operation.

Are the ink pads full?

Usually not — the error is based on a software counter.

Can reset be done via Wi-Fi?

❌ No — only via USB for WicReset.

How often will reset be needed?

Each time the counter reaches its limit again.

Tips for stable reset

  • Tip Reset when counter ~95% — don’t wait until it fully blocks.
  • Avoid frequent head cleaning operations.
  • Use a good quality USB cable to avoid communication issues.
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Related Epson models

This page is specifically for resetting Epson L4150.

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.