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

WicReset Connect Reset Key for Epson – Download Free Software

Download WicReset Connect free and buy an Epson reset key from 6 EUR. Fix E11, Service Required, ink pad and waste ink counter errors by USB.

WicReset Connect reset key for Epson waste ink counter reset

WicReset Connect is the reset software used to reset supported Epson waste ink counters. The program is free to download, and a reset key is required to perform the actual reset.

Important: WicReset Connect performs the reset. WIC Reset Utility can be used only to read waste ink counters or check communication with the printer.

When this page can help

  • Customer needs an Epson reset key
  • E11 error
  • Service Required
  • Ink Pad Reset Required
  • Waste ink counter full
  • Printer blocked by maintenance counter

How to reset the Epson waste ink counter

  1. Download WicReset Connect for free.
  2. Connect the Epson printer directly to a Windows computer using a USB cable.
  3. Open WicReset Connect and select the detected printer.
  4. Buy a WicReset Connect reset key from 6 EUR.
  5. Enter the reset key in WicReset Connect and start the reset.
  6. After the reset, turn the printer off for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.

Important details before reset

What you get

You download WicReset Connect free and use a reset key to perform the waste ink counter reset on a supported Epson printer.

Utility vs Connect

WIC Reset Utility may help read counters or check communication. WicReset Connect is the program used to perform the reset.

Before purchase

Check your model, use USB and confirm that the printer does not have another active hardware error blocking 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 – WicReset Connect reset key

Is WicReset Connect free?

The program is free to download. A reset key is needed to perform the reset.

How much does the reset key cost?

The reset key is available from 6 EUR.

Can I use the key in WIC Reset Utility?

No. The key is for WicReset Connect. WIC Reset Utility is only for reading counters or checking communication.

Where can I see instructions?

Use the Epson video manual link on this page before performing the reset.

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.