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Epson L4167 Reset – Fix Error E11 / Service required

Epson L4167 Reset – Fix “Service required” / Error E11

If your Epson L4167 shows Error E11, Service required, or the common warning “Ink Pad Needs Service”, this means the waste ink counter has reached its limit. Using WicReset Connect, you can reset it in 2 minutes and unlock full printing. Works on Windows 7–11 via USB. Reset keys start from 6 EUR.

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Symptoms – Epson L4167

  • Printer refuses to print, LEDs flashing.
  • Error message: “Service required” or “Error E11”.
  • Sometimes shows: “Ink Pad Needs Service”.

Why Epson L4167 locks

The printer uses a waste ink counter. Once the limit is reached, Epson L4167 blocks further printing and shows the error. Resetting clears the counter and restores functionality. It doesn’t always mean pads are physically full.

Quick facts – Epson L4167 reset

ModelErrorSolutionOSReset time
Epson L4167Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs ServiceWicReset ConnectWindows 7–11 (USB only)~2 minutes

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No verified official Epson driver found for L4167 yet.

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Reset steps for Epson L4167

  1. Connect Epson L4167 to your PC via USB cable.
  2. Run WicReset Connect and confirm the printer is detected.
  3. Enter your purchased reset key and press Reset.
  4. Wait ~2 minutes, power off for 10 seconds, then power on again.
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FAQ – Epson L4167

Does reset remove Error E11 / Ink Pad Needs Service?

✅ Yes — counter is reset and printing resumes.

Are the pads physically full?

Not always. The error is triggered by software counters.

Can reset be done wirelessly?

❌ No — only via USB.

Which OS are supported?

Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (USB only).

Tips for Epson L4167 reset

  • Reset when usage reaches ~95%, don’t wait for complete lock.
  • Limit unnecessary head cleaning cycles.
  • Use a reliable USB cable to avoid communication errors.
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Related Epson models

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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.