Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson L550 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson L550 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

If your Epson L550 shows Ink Pad Needs Service or Service required (E11), the waste ink counter likely hit its limit. Use WicReset Connect + key to reset in ~2 minutes. Keys from 6 EUR, Windows 7–11, USB.

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What You’ll See on Epson L550

  • Printer refuses to print, LEDs flashing.
  • Shows Error E11 or Service required.
  • Displays warning: Ink Pad Needs Service.

Why Epson L550 stops

Epson L550 monitors maintenance waste via a waste ink counter. When the threshold is reached, the printer locks to avoid leakage. Resetting the counter usually restores normal operation; pads may not be actually full.

Quick facts – Epson L550 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson L550Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

Download reset tool & driver

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No verified official Epson driver found for Epson L550. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

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Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson L550

  1. Connect Epson L550 to your PC via USB cable.
  2. Launch WicReset Connect and ensure the printer is detected.
  3. Buy a reset key, input it, and click Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, then turn the printer off and on again.
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FAQ – Epson L550

What exactly does the reset do?

It clears the waste ink counter value to unlock printing.

Is WicReset Connect paid?

The app is free; only the reset key is paid.

Can one key fail?

Rarely; if key fails due to counter already clear, verify model/support.

Will I get a receipt/invoice?

Yes — the shop issues documentation for purchases.

Can the reset be undone?

The counter starts from 0% and increases with use; you can reset again later.

Tips for Epson L550 reset

  • Reset around ~95% to avoid full lock.
  • Reduce unnecessary head cleanings.
  • Use a short, high-quality USB cable for stability.
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This page is dedicated to Epson L550 reset instructions using 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.