Solve ‘Ink Pad Needs Service’ on Epson NX120 – WicReset Guide
Seeing Serviço necessário on Epson NX120? Reset the contador de tinta residual with WicReset Connect via USB. Finish in ~2 minutes; keys from 6 euros. Windows 7–11 supported.
Common Symptoms – Epson NX120
- A impressora não imprime, e os LEDs estão piscando.
- Programas Erro E11 ou Serviço necessário.
- Exibe o seguinte aviso: A almofada de tinta precisa de manutenção.
Why Epson NX120 stops
When the contador de tinta residual maxes out, Epson NX120 shows Service required. Counter reset re-enables printing; pads might not be fully saturated yet.
Quick facts – Epson NX120 reset
| Modelo | Erro | Solução | SO | Tempo de reinicialização |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson NX120 | Erro E11 / Almofada de tinta precisa de manutenção | WicReset Connect | Windows 7–11 (somente USB) | ~2 minutos |
Download reset tool & driver
No verified official Epson driver found for Epson NX120. Please refer to Navegador de configuração da Epson para softwares compatíveis.
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Reset steps for Epson NX120
- Connect Epson NX120 to your PC via USB cable.
- Lançamento WicReset Connect e certifique-se de que a impressora seja reconhecida.
- Compre um tecla de reinicialização, digite e clique em Redefinir.
- Aguarde cerca de 2 minutos e, em seguida, desligue e ligue a impressora novamente.
FAQ – Epson NX120
Can I reset at 100% lock?
Yes — but many users reset proactively at ~95% to avoid downtime.
Will I see the counter after reset?
Yes — it should read 0% (or close) after successful reset.
Do I need to power-cycle?
Yes — turn the printer off/on after the reset completes.
Can I keep printing large jobs after reset?
Yes — monitor the counter and maintain the device as usual.
Any risks to cartridges?
No — cartridges/ink system aren’t altered by the reset.
Tips for Epson NX120 reset
- Reinicie por volta de ~95% para evitar o bloqueio total.
- Reduza as limpezas desnecessárias do cabeçote.
- Use um cabo USB curto e de alta qualidade para garantir a estabilidade.
This page is dedicated to Epson NX120 reset instructions using WicReset Connect.
Fix “The Ink Pad Needs Service” Error – Supported Epson Models
What you need
- WicReset Connect key (only about €6 – the cheapest option)
- Windows PC
- Cabo USB
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” ou “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.