Epson L4261 Printer Locked? Reset Error E11 & Unlock Printing

Epson L4261 Printer Locked? Reset Error E11 & Unlock Printing

If your Epson L4261 refuses to print and shows Error E11 or Service required, the waste ink counter has reached its limit. The printer may also display the message “Ink Pad Needs Service”. With WicReset Connect and a reset key, you can clear the error in under 2 minutes. Keys available from 6 EUR.

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Symptoms of Epson L4261 error

  • Printer locked, flashing lights.
  • Error E11 or “Service required” on screen.
  • Warning: Ink Pad Needs Service.

Why does Epson L4261 stop printing?

The waste ink counter inside Epson L4261 keeps track of cleaning cycles. When the limit is hit, the printer shows Service required and stops. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect restores normal operation without hardware repair.

Quick facts – Epson L4261 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson L4261Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

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No verified official Epson driver found for L4261 yet.

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Reset steps for Epson L4261

  1. Connect Epson L4261 to PC using a USB cable.
  2. Start WicReset Connect and confirm detection.
  3. Buy a reset key, enter it and press Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, restart printer, and resume printing.
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FAQ – Epson L4261

Does reset really fix Service required on L4261?

✅ Yes, resetting the waste ink counter clears the error and unlocks the printer.

Do I need to replace pads?

Not always. The error is based on software counters, not physical saturation.

Can I reset without USB?

❌ No. WicReset works only with USB connection.

Which OS versions are supported?

Windows 7, 8, 10, 11.

Tips for L4261 owners

  • Don’t wait until the printer fully locks – reset at ~95% usage.
  • Limit unnecessary cleaning cycles.
  • Use a reliable USB cable to avoid errors.
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This page is dedicated to Epson L4261 reset instructions with WicReset Connect.

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.