Epson L4156 – Reset Error E11 / “Service required” – Waste Ink Reset Guide

Epson L4156 – Reset & Clear “Service required” / Error E11

If your Epson L4156 displays Error E11 or “Service required”, the waste ink counter is likely full. Use WicReset Connect to reset it via USB (Windows). Reset keys begin from 6 EUR.

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Symptoms you may see

  • Printer stops printing; LEDs flashing.
  • Message: Service required or Error E11.
  • Waste ink counter near or at max percentage.

What causes “Service required” on L4156?

The error is triggered when Epson’s internal waste ink counter reaches its limit. It is a software lock — physical ink pads often aren’t fully saturated. Resetting clears the counter and restores normal operation.

Quick specs – Epson L4156 reset

ModelErrorSolutionSupported OSReset time
Epson L4156Error E11 / Service requiredWicReset ConnectWindows (USB)~2 min

Download reset tool & driver

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The official Epson Setup Navi for the **L4156 / L4150 series** is available here: ⬇️ Epson Setup Navi – L4156 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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Video guide

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Reset procedure – step by step

  1. Connect Epson L4156 to PC using a USB cable.
  2. Launch WicReset Connect and confirm printer detection.
  3. Enter your purchased reset key and click Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, power off for ~10 seconds, then turn on the printer again.
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FAQ – Epson L4156

Does reset remove Error E11?

✅ Yes — the waste ink counter is cleared and printing resumes.

Are ink pads full?

No — in most cases it's only the counter that triggered the error.

Can reset be done over WiFi?

❌ No — only via USB with WicReset.

How often will reset be needed?

Whenever the counter reaches its threshold again.

Tips for stable reset

  • Tip Perform reset when counter is ~95%, not after full lock.
  • Avoid unnecessary head cleaning cycles.
  • Use reliable USB cable during 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.