Fix Epson Ink Pad Needs Service & Canon Error 5B00
Get Epson NX510 Working Again – Reset Waste Ink (E11/Service Required)

Get Epson NX510 Working Again – Reset Waste Ink (E11/Service Required)

Your Epson NX510 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.

When Epson NX510 Needs Reset – Symptoms

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

Why Epson NX510 stops

When the waste ink counter maxes out, Epson NX510 shows Service required. Counter reset re-enables printing; pads might not be fully saturated yet.

Quick facts – Epson NX510 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson NX510Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

Download reset tool & driver

No verified official Epson driver found for Epson NX510. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

▶ Watch WicReset tutorial

Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson NX510

  1. Connect Epson NX510 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 NX510

Why blocked if pads aren’t full?

The counter is an estimate; it can lock before physical saturation.

Does resetting change ink levels?

No — it affects only the waste ink counter.

Can I reset over a USB hub?

Use a direct, high-quality USB cable for best stability.

Will I lose settings?

No — network/print settings remain.

Can I print immediately after reset?

Yes — power-cycle the printer and it’s ready.

Tips for Epson NX510 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 NX510 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.