Epson Service Required Reset – Fix Printer Ink Pad Warning
Fix Epson Service Required, E11 and ink pad warnings. Download WicReset Connect free, buy reset key from 6 EUR and reset the counter by USB.
Epson Service Required, maintenance warning and blocked printing
The Epson Service Required warning often appears when the printer reaches a waste ink counter limit. The printer may be locked until the counter is reset with the correct reset software.
When this page can help
- Service Required message
- Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life
- The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life
- Printing is blocked by a maintenance warning
- E11, E10, E12 or E91 appears with a service message
- Printer needs a waste ink counter reset
How to reset the Epson waste ink counter
- Download WicReset Connect for free.
- Connect the Epson printer directly to a Windows computer using a USB cable.
- Open WicReset Connect and select the detected printer.
- Buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.
- Enter the reset key in WicReset Connect and start the reset.
- After the reset, turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.
Important details before reset
Why does Epson show Service Required?
The printer records maintenance operations in an internal waste ink counter. When the counter reaches its limit, the printer can stop printing and ask for service.
Reset with WicReset Connect
WicReset Connect is used to perform the reset. The software download is free, but a reset key is needed for the actual reset.
Important connection rules
Use Windows 7–11, a direct USB cable and one printer connected at a time. Do not use Wi-Fi for the reset.
Download WicReset Connect and buy the reset key
WicReset Connect is free to download. To perform the actual reset, buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.
Useful links
Use these links to buy the reset key, download the program, open the Epson video manual, read counters or check if your printer is supported.
FAQ – Epson Service Required reset
Does Service Required always mean the printer is broken?
No. In many cases it means the waste ink counter reached its limit and needs a reset.
Can WIC Reset Utility reset the printer?
No. WIC Reset Utility can read counters or check communication. Use WicReset Connect for the reset.
How much is the reset key?
The WicReset Connect reset key is available from 6 EUR.
Should I restart the printer after reset?
Yes. Turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.
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