Fix ‘Ink Pad at End of Service Life’ on Epson WorkForce 520 – Reset Now

Fix ‘Ink Pad at End of Service Life’ on Epson WorkForce 520 – Reset Now

A full waste ink counter causes E11 on Epson WorkForce 520. Reset via WicReset Connect in ~2 minutes. Keys from 6 EUR. Works on Windows 7–11 over USB.

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What You’ll See on Epson WorkForce 520

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

Why Epson WorkForce 520 stops

A built-in waste ink counter governs service locks on Epson WorkForce 520. On limit, the printer halts. Resetting that counter typically clears the warning without requiring pad replacement.

Quick facts – Epson WorkForce 520 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson WorkForce 520Error 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 WorkForce 520. 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 WorkForce 520

  1. Connect Epson WorkForce 520 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 WorkForce 520

What happens if I ignore Error E11?

The printer remains blocked and won’t print.

Does reset void warranty?

If still under official warranty, it may. Most users reset after warranty.

How do I know it’s time to reset?

When counter is ~95% or when E11/Service Required shows.

Does reset fix “Ink Pad at End of Service Life”?

✅ Yes — it’s another form of the same counter warning.

Is external waste tank required?

Not required, but heavy users sometimes add one to reduce pad load.

Tips for Epson WorkForce 520 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 WorkForce 520 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.