Fix Epson Ink Pad Needs Service & Canon Error 5B00
Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson R290 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson R290 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Printer Epson R290 stopped with E11? Reset the waste ink counter using WicReset Connect (Windows 7–11, USB). Done in minutes. Keys from 6 EUR.

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When Epson R290 Needs Reset – Symptoms

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

Why Epson R290 stops

A service lock on Epson R290 is commonly tied to the waste ink counter reaching its threshold. Resetting the counter restores printing without physical maintenance in many cases.

Quick facts – Epson R290 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson R290Error 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 R290. 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 R290

  1. Connect Epson R290 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 R290

Can I reset at 100% lock?

Yes — but many users reset proactively at ~95% to avoid downtime.

Will I see the counter after reset?

Yes — it should read 0% (or close) after successful reset.

Do I need to power-cycle?

Yes — turn the printer off/on after the reset completes.

Can I keep printing large jobs after reset?

Yes — monitor the counter and maintain the device as usual.

Any risks to cartridges?

No — cartridges/ink system aren’t altered by the reset.

Tips for Epson R290 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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Fix “The Ink Pad Needs Service” Error – Supported Epson Models

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.