{"id":2428,"date":"2025-08-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/?p=2428"},"modified":"2025-09-30T09:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T07:00:27","slug":"how-to-reset-epson-l4164-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4164-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Epson L4164 Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2428\" class=\"elementor elementor-2428\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-577c4ec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"577c4ec\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fa3744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5fa3744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!doctype html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\" \/>\r\n  <title>Epson L4164 \u2013 Reset & Clear Error E11 \/ Service required<\/title>\r\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Reset Epson L4164 waste ink counter and remove Service Required \/ Error E11 using WicReset Connect. Step-by-step USB method for Windows.\" \/>\r\n  <link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4164-printer\/\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to reset Epson L4164 \u2013 Clear Service Required \/ Error E11\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Step-by-step guide to reset Epson L4164 waste ink counter with WicReset Connect. Unlock printing again.\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4164-printer\/\" \/>\r\n  <meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"WicReset\" \/>\r\n\r\n  <style>\r\n    :root { --gold: #c9a43d; --text: #333; --muted: #666; }\r\n    body { margin:0; padding:24px; font-family: system-ui,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial; color: var(--text); }\r\n    .wrap { max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; }\r\n    h1 { color: var(--gold); font-weight:800; font-size:28px; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 16px; }\r\n    h2,h3 { color: var(--text); text-align:center; margin:26px 0 10px; }\r\n    p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; margin:0 0 12px; }\r\n    .btn { background: var(--gold); color:#fff; padding:12px 26px; border-radius:10px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700; display:inline-block; }\r\n    .btn--ghost { background: transparent; border:2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }\r\n    ul, ol { display:inline-block; text-align:left; margin:0 auto 10px; }\r\n    .muted { color: var(--muted); }\r\n    .card { border:1px solid #eee; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:10px auto; display:inline-block; text-align:left; max-width:720px; }\r\n    .cta-row { margin:20px 0 24px; display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }\r\n    table { border-collapse: collapse; margin:0 auto 20px; }\r\n    table th, table td { border:1px solid #ddd; padding:6px 10px; text-align:center; }\r\n    table th { background: #fafafa; }\r\n    .kbd { font-family: ui-monospace, monospace; background:#f6f6f6; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px; padding:0 6px; }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n    <h1>Epson L4164 \u2013 Reset \u201cService required\u201d \/ Error E11<\/h1>\r\n\r\n    <p>If your Epson L4164 displays Error E11 or shows \u201cService required\u201d, it means its internal <strong>waste ink counter<\/strong> has hit its programmed limit.  \r\n      With <strong>WicReset Connect<\/strong> you can reset and restore full printing function. Works via USB on Windows systems. Reset keys start from <strong>6 EUR<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">\ud83d\udd11 Buy Reset Key<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f Download WicReset Connect<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Symptoms<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\"><ul>\r\n      <li>Printer refuses to print; LEDs blinking.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Error message: \u201cService required\u201d or \u201cError E11\u201d.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Waste ink counter at or near 100 % usage.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Why does L4164 show the error?<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\"><p>The device tracks waste ink with a software counter. Once it reaches its limit, Epson L4164 locks and prevents printing. Resetting clears that counter and restores normal operation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Quick facts \u2013 L4164 reset<\/h2>\r\n    <table>\r\n      <tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Error<\/th><th>Solution<\/th><th>Supported OS<\/th><th>Reset time<\/th><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Epson L4164<\/td><td>Error E11 \/ Service required<\/td><td>WicReset Connect<\/td><td>Windows 7\u201311 (USB)<\/td><td>~2 min<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Download reset tool & driver<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f Download WicReset Connect<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p><em>No verified official Epson driver or Setup Navi link available for L4164 at the moment \u2014 section will be updated when confirmed.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Video tutorial<\/h2>\r\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/wic-reset-connect-epson-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:700;\">\u25b6 Watch WicReset Connect tutorial<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"muted\">Available in 10 languages with narration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Reset procedure (step-by-step)<\/h2>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Connect Epson L4164 to PC via <strong>USB cable<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Open <strong>WicReset Connect<\/strong> and ensure the printer is detected.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Enter your purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\" target=\"_blank\">reset key<\/a> and click <em>Reset<\/em>.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Wait ~2 minutes, power off the printer for ~10 seconds, then power it on again.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">\ud83d\udd11 Buy Reset Key<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f Download WicReset Connect<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>FAQ \u2013 Epson L4164<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\">\r\n      <h3>Will reset remove the error?<\/h3><p>\u2705 Yes \u2014 the waste ink counter is cleared and the printer resumes operation.<\/p>\r\n      <h3>Are the pads physically full?<\/h3><p>Not necessarily \u2014 the error is triggered by the counter, not real saturation.<\/p>\r\n      <h3>Can reset work over Wi-Fi?<\/h3><p>\u274c No, only via USB connection.<\/p>\r\n      <h3>Which Windows are supported?<\/h3><p>Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (USB interface).<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Tips & best practices<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"card\"><ul>\r\n      <li><span class=\"kbd\">Tip<\/span> Reset when counter is ~95% \u2014 don\u2019t wait until full lock.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Avoid unnecessary head cleanings.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Use a reliable USB cable to avoid communication errors.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/sklep\/key-wic-reset-connect-epson-canon\/\">\ud83d\udd11 Buy Reset Key<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/WicResetConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2b07\ufe0f Download WicReset Connect<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Related Epson models<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4162-printer\/\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:600;\">Epson L4162 reset<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4160-printer\/\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:600;\">Epson L4160 reset<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/wicreset.info\/en\/how-to-reset-epson-l4165-printer\/\" style=\"color:#c9a43d;font-weight:600;\">Epson L4165 reset<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"muted\">This page is dedicated to Epson L4164 reset.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Epson L4164 \u2013 Reset &#038; Clear Error E11 \/ Service required Epson L4164 \u2013 Reset \u201cService required\u201d \/ Error E11 If your Epson L4164 displays Error E11 or shows \u201cService required\u201d, it means its internal waste ink counter has hit its programmed limit. With WicReset Connect you can reset and restore full printing function. 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