Complete Reset for Epson ME Office ME-32: Service Required / E11 Resolved

Complete Reset for Epson ME Office ME-32: Service Required / E11 Resolved

Your Epson ME Office ME-32 may show Ink Pad Needs Service when the waste ink counter is high. Reset it in ~2 minutes via WicReset Connect. Keys from 6 EUR. USB + Windows 7–11.

Symptoms – Epson ME Office ME-32

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

Why Epson ME Office ME-32 stops

The printer estimates pad usage via the waste ink counter. Once Epson ME Office ME-32 crosses the threshold, it halts as a precaution. Clearing the counter resolves the block.

Quick facts – Epson ME Office ME-32 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson ME Office ME-32Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

Download reset tool & driver

No verified official Epson driver found for Epson ME Office ME-32. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

▶ Watch WicReset tutorial

Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson ME Office ME-32

  1. Connect Epson ME Office ME-32 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.

FAQ – Epson ME Office ME-32

Will reset harm the printer?

No — it’s a safe software operation.

Why do manufacturers use counters?

To prevent potential waste ink overflow and schedule maintenance.

Does reset affect network settings?

No — Wi-Fi/LAN settings remain intact.

Will the error return?

Eventually, when the counter rises again after many cleanings/prints.

Can I schedule resets earlier?

Yes — many users reset at ~95% to avoid full lock.

Tips for Epson ME Office ME-32 reset

  • Reset around ~95% to avoid full lock.
  • Reduce unnecessary head cleanings.
  • Use a short, high-quality USB cable for stability.

This page is dedicated to Epson ME Office ME-32 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.