Epson and Canon ink pad service error reset guide for E11, Service Required and 5B00

Epson L3160 Reset – Quick Fix for Waste Ink Counter & Error E11

If your Epson L3160 displays Service Required or Error E11, the waste ink counter has reached its limit. Solve it in minutes with WicReset Connect. Works on Windows 7–11 via USB. Reset keys cost from 6 EUR.

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Like other EcoTank models, the Epson L3160 blocks itself once the waste ink counter reaches 100%. This does not mean the pads are really full — it’s a software lock. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect clears Error E11 and restores printing instantly.

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Symptoms on Epson L3160

  • Message: “Service required”.
  • Error E11 during print jobs.
  • Flashing lights, printer stops working.

Why this error appears

The L3160 tracks waste ink usage via a waste ink counter. When it hits 100%, the printer locks itself. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect clears the error and allows normal printing again.

How to reset Epson L3160 step by step

  1. Download WicReset Connect and install it.
  2. Connect Epson L3160 to your PC with a USB cable (reset not possible over Wi-Fi).
  3. Run the program and check if the printer is detected.
  4. Enter your reset key and click Reset.
  5. Wait ~2 minutes until it finishes.
  6. Restart the printer (power off for 10s, then on again). Error is gone.
👉 Full illustrated guide with screenshots & video: WicReset Connect Epson Manual

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FAQ – Epson L3160 Reset

Does WicReset Connect work with L3160?
Yes – it supports Epson L3160 on Windows 7–11 (USB only).

Do I need to replace pads?
Usually not. Resetting the counter is enough, since pads are rarely full.

How much does it cost?
A reset key costs from 6 EUR.

Where do I get the driver?
From Epson’s official support page: Download Epson L3160 driver

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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.