Fix Epson Ink Pad Needs Service & Canon Error 5B00
Epson L4158 – Reset Waste Ink Counter / Fix Error E11

Epson L4158 – Reset & Clear “Service required” / Error E11

If your Epson L4158 shows Error E11 or “Service required”, it means the waste ink counter is full. Reset it using WicReset Connect. Works via USB on Windows 7–11. Reset keys start from 6 EUR.

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Typical L4158 error symptoms

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

Why Epson L4158 shows Error E11

Epson printers use an internal waste ink counter. When it reaches its programmed limit, the printer locks. Resetting clears the counter and restores normal printing.

Quick facts – Epson L4158 reset

ModelErrorSolutionSupported OSReset time
Epson L4158Error E11 / Service requiredWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 min

Download tools & drivers

⬇️ WicReset Connect

Official Epson Setup Navi for L4158: ⬇️ Epson Setup Navi – L4158

More drivers & utilities at Epson EU: Epson L4158 Support / Downloads

Video tutorial

▶ Watch Epson L4158 reset tutorial

Available in 10 languages with narration.

How to reset Epson L4158

  1. Connect Epson L4158 to PC via USB cable.
  2. Open WicReset Connect and confirm printer detection.
  3. Enter your reset key and click Reset.
  4. Wait about 2 minutes, power off for 10 seconds, then restart the printer.
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FAQ – Epson L4158

Does reset clear Error E11?

✅ Yes, the printer unlocks and can print again.

Are pads physically full?

No, the error is based on a counter, not actual sensors.

Can reset be done over Wi-Fi?

❌ No, USB only.

Which systems are supported?

Windows 7, 8, 10, 11.

Tips for L4158 users

  • Tip Reset when counter ~95%, don’t wait until it locks fully.
  • Reduce unnecessary head cleanings.
  • Use a reliable USB cable for reset.
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Related Epson models

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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.