Restore Epson M105 in Minutes – Waste Ink Counter Reset Tutorial

Restore Epson M105 in Minutes – Waste Ink Counter Reset Tutorial

If Service required pops up on Epson M105, the waste ink counter needs clearing. Use WicReset Connect + key (~2 minutes). Keys from 6 EUR. USB / Windows 7–11.

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Typical Signs on Epson M105

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

Why Epson M105 stops

When the waste ink counter maxes out, Epson M105 shows Service required. Counter reset re-enables printing; pads might not be fully saturated yet.

Quick facts – Epson M105 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson M105Error 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 M105. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

▶ Watch WicReset tutorial

Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson M105

  1. Connect Epson M105 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 M105

Can I run the reset on macOS/Linux?

Currently no — use a Windows PC.

Do I need admin rights?

Yes — run WicReset Connect as administrator.

Printer not detected?

Check USB cable/drivers and that the device is on and recognized.

Can reset fix paper jam or hardware faults?

❌ No — it only fixes waste ink counter related lock.

Can I use a VM?

Not recommended. Use native Windows for reliability.

Tips for Epson M105 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 M105 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.