Fix Epson Ink Pad Needs Service & Canon Error 5B00

Epson L3165 Waste Ink Counter Reset – Clear Error E11 / Service Required

Quick solution for Epson L3165 printers showing Error E11 or Service Required. Reset with WicReset Connect on Windows 7–11 (USB only). Reset keys available from 6 EUR.

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When Epson L3165 stops printing with Service Required or Error E11, it means the waste ink counter has reached its maximum value. The pads are usually not really full — it’s just a software limitation. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect will make the printer ready again within minutes.

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Common symptoms on Epson L3165

  • On-screen message: “Service required”.
  • Error E11 shows up while printing.
  • Flashing LEDs and printer refuses to work.

Why does Epson L3165 lock itself?

The printer tracks ink waste using a waste ink counter. Once it reaches 100%, the machine locks to prevent ink overflow. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect restores normal operation.

Steps to reset Epson L3165

  1. Download and install WicReset Connect.
  2. Connect your Epson L3165 to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. Launch the program and check that the printer is detected.
  4. Enter your purchased reset key, then press Reset.
  5. Wait about 2 minutes for the reset to complete.
  6. Restart the printer — the error message should disappear.
👉 See full tutorial with screenshots & video: Epson WicReset Connect Manual

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FAQ – Resetting Epson L3165

Does WicReset Connect support Epson L3165?
✅ Yes, Epson L3165 is supported.

How long does the reset take?
Usually around 2 minutes.

Do I need to replace pads?
Not immediately — the counter is based on estimation, not actual pad capacity.

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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.