How to Reset Epson L3260 Waste Ink Counter and Fix Service Required / Error E11
If your Epson L3260 stopped printing and shows Service Required, Fout E11, of The Ink Pad Needs Service, this page explains the fastest way to reset the printer and restore normal operation with WicReset aansluiten.
Supported models in this guide
This reset tutorial is written for the Epson L3260 series: L3260, L3261, L3263, L3265, L3266, L3267, L3268 and L3269. The main focus of this page is Epson L3260 reset, but the same method also applies to the listed related models.
Why Epson L3260 gets blocked
De Epson L3260 stores data about maintenance cleaning cycles. During normal use, some ink is collected in the waste ink system. Over time, the printer’s internal teller inktafval reaches its programmed limit. Once that happens, the printer may stop working and display warnings instead of printing.
Users usually find this page after seeing messages such as:
The most common Epson maintenance lock message.
A common code related to the waste ink counter condition.
The printer is telling you the internal counter has reached the limit.
In plain language: your printer often does not need replacement. It usually needs a proper Epson L3260 waste ink counter reset.
How to reset Epson L3260 step by step
The reset process is straightforward. You do not need to send the printer away if the problem is only the counter lock.
- Install WicReset aansluiten on your Windows computer.
- Connect the Epson printer directly by USB-kabel.
- Open the software and let it detect your printer.
- Use a valid resettoets.
- Run the waste ink counter reset.
- Wait until the procedure finishes.
- Restart the printer.
After a successful Epson L3260 reset, the maintenance counter warning should disappear and the printer should return to normal printing.
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Which models are covered here?
This page is built around the main keyword Epson L3260 waste ink counter reset, but it is also relevant for the wider model family below:
- Epson L3260
- Epson L3261
- Epson L3263
- Epson L3265
- Epson L3266
- Epson L3267
- Epson L3268
- Epson L3269
So if your printer model differs slightly by region, this guide can still match your problem.
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What you need before starting
The reset is performed on Windows.
Use direct USB connection for stable communication.
This is the software used for the reset.
A valid key is needed to complete the reset.
Why users choose WicReset Connect
Many people search for an Epson L3260 reset solution because they want something fast, direct and simple. WicReset aansluiten is useful because it allows you to clear the waste ink counter without wasting time on unnecessary service visits when the printer only has a maintenance counter lock.
- Fast Epson L3260 reset process
- Useful for Service Required and Error E11
- Works for multiple regional variants in the same series
- Simple home solution with USB and Windows
Need to reset Epson L3260 now?
Use WicReset aansluiten to reset the waste ink counter and fix Service Required, Fout E11 en The Ink Pad Needs Service for Epson L3260, L3261, L3263, L3265, L3266, L3267, L3268 and L3269.
Get Reset KeyFAQ – Epson L3260 reset
What does Epson L3260 Service Required mean?
It usually means the internal teller inktafval reached its limit and the printer needs a reset.
How do I fix Epson L3260 Error E11?
The typical fix is to perform an Epson L3260 waste ink counter reset met WicReset aansluiten.
Does this reset also work for L3261, L3263, L3265, L3266, L3267, L3268 and L3269?
Yes, this guide is intended for the wider Epson L3260 series.
Can I do the Epson L3260 reset at home?
Yes. Most users can do it at home with a Windows computer, USB cable and WicReset aansluiten.
Does reset solve every printer issue?
No. It solves waste ink counter related problems. Other hardware faults need separate diagnosis.
Fout “Inktkussen heeft onderhoud nodig” oplossen - ondersteunde Epson-modellen
Wat je nodig hebt
- WicReset Verbindingstoets (alleen ongeveer € 6 - de goedkoopste optie)
- Windows PC
- USB-kabel
Benodigde tijd
Ongeveer 2 minuten
Moeilijkheid
Zeer gemakkelijk
Werkt voor fouten
- Epson: E10, E11, E12, E91 en soortgelijke servicefouten
- Canon: 1700, 5800 en vergelijkbare inktafval / ondersteuningscodefouten
- Berichten zoals “Inktteller vol”, “Inktkussen aan het einde van de levensduur”.”
Ondersteunde printerseries
Epson: Artisan, B / BX, C / CX, D / DX, EP / EW, EcoTank (ET), K, L-serie, M / ME, N / NX, P / PX / PM, Photo, R / RX, S / SC / SX, T / TX, WorkForce / WF en vele andere populaire series.
Epson inktpadservice resetten
Als uw Epson berichten weergeeft zoals “Inktkussen is aan het einde van zijn levensduur”, “Inktpadservice vereist” of “Inktkussen vol afval”, kunt u de Epson inktpadservice opnieuw instellen met een WicReset Connect-toets. Het programma stelt de interne teller voor inktafval opnieuw in, zodat de printer weer werkt zonder een bezoek aan een servicecentrum.
- Herstelt de waarschuwingen “Epson inktpadservice” / “Service vereist” in een paar minuten.
- Werkt als een Epson inktpadservice resetten oplossing voor de meeste EcoTank, L-serie, ET-serie, XP, WF en Stylus printers.
- Geen hardware resetter nodig - alleen een Windows PC, USB-kabel en WicReset Connect.
FAQ (kort)
V: Moet ik het fysieke inktkussen vervangen?
A: In de meeste gevallen thuis en op kantoor reset je alleen de teller van de inktverspilling met WicReset Connect en blijf je de printer normaal gebruiken.
V: Is dit een eenmalige reset?
A: Elke toets reset de teller eenmaal. U kunt de procedure in de toekomst herhalen met een andere toets als de melding opnieuw verschijnt.

