Epson Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF E-13 Error Fix: Ink Pad at End of Service Life (Borderless)

Error code E-13 on the Epson Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF means: Ink Pad at End of Service Life (Borderless). The borderless printing waste ink pad has reached capacity — borderless printing generates additional waste ink captured by a separate pad; the printer may still print with borders but borderless printing is disabled until the pad is replaced and counter reset by authorized service

The most successful fix is "Replace the Waste Ink Pad and Reset Counter" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace the Waste Ink Pad and Reset Counter") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T10 Torx screwdriver, Disposable gloves, Tweezers.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Epson Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, and ADF has 8 other known error codes, including: 0x69 (Print Head Overheated), 0x97 (Internal Hardware Error (Mainboard)), 0xEA (Paper Feed Error (Hardware)), 0xF1 (Ink System Error (Fatal)), ADF-JAM (Automatic Document Feeder Paper Jam), and 3 more.

Error code E-13 also appears on 5 other Epson models: Epson EcoTank ET-2800 All-in-One Wireless Color Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Wireless Color Supertank Printer with Scanner and Copier, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF, and Ethernet, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print and PrecisionCore, Epson WorkForce WF-7820 All-in-One Wide-Format Wireless Color Inkjet Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13x19. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.