Fix Epson Ink Pad Needs Service & Canon Error 5B00
Restore Epson M1120 in Minutes – Waste Ink Counter Reset Tutorial

Restore Epson M1120 in Minutes – Waste Ink Counter Reset Tutorial

Epson M1120 locked by Ink Pad Needs Service? Reset the waste ink counter quickly using WicReset Connect. Keys from 6 EUR, Windows 7–11 via USB.

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What You’ll See on Epson M1120

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

Why Epson M1120 stops

When the counter hits its cap, Epson M1120 prevents printing. Clearing the waste ink counter generally fixes the problem without pad replacement.

Quick facts – Epson M1120 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson M1120Error 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 M1120. 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 M1120

  1. Connect Epson M1120 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 M1120

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 M1120 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.