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

Epson L3168 Reset Utility – Fix Waste Ink Counter (Error E11)

Solve Epson L3168 Service Required / Error E11 problem quickly. Use WicReset Connect with Windows 7–11 (USB connection required). Reset keys available from 6 EUR.

🔑 Buy Epson L3168 reset key (from 6 EUR)

If your Epson L3168 printer refuses to print and shows Error E11 or “Service required”, it means the waste ink counter has reached its limit. Pads are not necessarily full — this is mainly a software block. Resetting with WicReset Connect clears the counter and brings the printer back to life.

Download WicReset Connect

Symptoms on Epson L3168

  • Printer stops and displays “Service required”.
  • Error E11 shows during print jobs.
  • Blinking error lights, no printing possible.

What causes this error?

Epson L3168 uses a waste ink counter to track cleaning cycles. When the counter reaches 100%, the printer blocks further use. Resetting the counter with WicReset Connect removes the lock instantly.

Steps to reset Epson L3168

  1. Download and install WicReset Connect.
  2. Connect Epson L3168 to your PC with a USB cable.
  3. Launch the program and confirm the printer is detected.
  4. Enter your reset key and click Reset.
  5. Wait about 2 minutes until the reset is done.
  6. Turn off the printer for 10 seconds, then power it on again.
👉 Need more help? Full instructions with screenshots are here: Epson WicReset Connect Manual

🔑 Get reset key for Epson L3168

FAQ – Epson L3168 reset

Is Epson L3168 supported?
✅ Yes, WicReset Connect supports this model.

Does it fix Error E11?
Yes — resetting the waste ink counter removes the error instantly.

How much does it cost?
Each reset requires a key, starting from 6 EUR.

🔑 Buy WicReset Connect key (6 EUR)

Related Epson printers

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.