Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson Artisan 1430 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

Stop ‘Service Required’ on Epson Artisan 1430 – Waste Ink Counter Reset

If Service required pops up on Epson Artisan 1430, the waste ink counter needs clearing. Use WicReset Connect + key (~2 minutes). Keys from 6 EUR. USB / Windows 7–11.

Common Symptoms – Epson Artisan 1430

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

Why Epson Artisan 1430 stops

A service lock on Epson Artisan 1430 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 Artisan 1430 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson Artisan 1430Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

Download reset tool & driver

No verified official Epson driver found for Epson Artisan 1430. Please refer to Epson Setup Navi for compatible software.

Video tutorial

▶ Watch WicReset tutorial

Available in many languages with narration.

Reset steps for Epson Artisan 1430

  1. Connect Epson Artisan 1430 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 Artisan 1430

Do I need to open the case?

❌ No — no disassembly required.

Can reset fix banding or clogs?

No — do nozzle checks/cleanings for quality issues.

Can I share a key between PCs?

The key is consumed by the reset action, not by the PC.

What if power is lost during reset?

Retry after reboot; ensure stable power and USB.

Is support for EcoTank models?

Yes — many L-series/ET-series are supported (check list before purchase).

Tips for Epson Artisan 1430 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 Artisan 1430 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.