Epson and Canon ink pad service error reset guide for E11, Service Required and 5B00
Reset Epson L4160 – Clear Error E11 / Service Required

Epson L4160 – Reset & Clear “Service Required” / Error E11

If your Epson L4160 shows Error E11 or Service required, it’s due to the internal waste ink counter being full. Use WicReset Connect to reset it. Works via USB on Windows. Reset keys start from 6 EUR.

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Symptoms for Epson L4160 waste ink error

  • Printer refuses to print; lights flashing or blinking.
  • Error message: Service required or Error E11.
  • Waste ink counter near or at its threshold (100 %).

Why does L4160 show “Service Required”?

The error is triggered when Epson’s internal waste ink counter reaches its programmed limit — it’s a software lock, not necessarily a sign that the pads are physically saturated. Resetting clears that counter and restores functionality.

Quick facts – Epson L4160 reset

ModelErrorSolutionSupported OSReset time
Epson L4160Error E11 / Service requiredWicReset ConnectWindows (USB only)~2 minutes

Download tool & driver

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The official Epson Setup Navi for the L4160 series is available here: ⬇️ Epson Setup Navi – L4160 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

More support & downloads at Epson India (Downloads tab for L4160): Epson L4160 Support / Downloads :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Instructional video

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Available in 10 languages with narration.

Step-by-step reset for Epson L4160

  1. Connect Epson L4160 to your PC via USB cable (Wi-Fi reset not supported).
  2. Run WicReset Connect and confirm that the printer is detected.
  3. Enter your purchased reset key and click Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, power off the printer for 10 seconds, then turn it back on.
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FAQ – Epson L4160

Does reset clear Error E11?

✅ Yes — the printer unlocks and resumes printing.

Are the ink pads truly full?

Usually not — the error is triggered by a software counter.

Is Wi-Fi reset possible?

❌ No — only via USB with WicReset.

Which Windows systems are supported?

Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 via USB.

Tips & best practices

  • Tip Reset when the waste ink usage is ~95% rather than waiting for full lock.
  • Avoid frequent head cleaning cycles unless necessary.
  • Use a high-quality, stable USB cable to avoid communication errors.
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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.