Canon

Canon waste ink reset and printer service tools

Find the right WICRESETPRO procedure for your Canon printer. Depending on the model, the application provides counter readings, waste ink counter reset, EEPROM reports, print-quality tests and maintenance tools. Connect the printer by USB and use the preparation mode required for the selected operation.

Start with your exact model

Enter the full Canon model in Printer Finder. The result shows a supported-printer status and the available options. A model can support diagnostics or cleaning even when a waste ink counter reset is not available. Readable counters and resettable counters are marked separately.

USB and service mode

Canon service procedures use a USB cable. A printer's Wi-Fi connection for normal printing does not replace this service connection. Some operations require service mode; WICRESETPRO includes the instructions for the relevant model. Open the Canon service-mode guide and select your exact model. Use its assigned procedure, including any stated preparation and checks.

Read, reset and check the result

Read the available counters or EEPROM report first. Where the model supports a reset, one reset operation handles the counters defined by its profile and performs a control reading afterwards. An absorber warning and a full-absorber error may represent different stages; follow the message and procedure documented for your model.

Diagnostics and print quality

Supported options can include test prints, nozzle checks, standard and deep head cleaning, EEPROM reports and error-code reading. The exact set belongs to the selected printer. Find the relevant instructions before choosing a procedure, and see ServiceToolPro for the wider function catalog.

WICRESETPRO is available in 60 interface languages. Our team provides help 24/7 by email and WhatsApp; include your printer model and, for purchase questions, your order number.

Keys and support

For the supported waste ink reset offer, unused keys have no expiry date. After the first reset, the key can be reused on the same printer for 24 hours. Buy directly from the WICRESETPRO developer, with package prices shown by the shared store calculator.

One short maintenance note: An electronic reset does not replace physical absorber maintenance.

Questions and answers

Can I reset a Canon waste ink counter over Wi-Fi?

Canon service procedures in WICRESETPRO use a USB cable. Use USB even if the printer normally prints over Wi-Fi.

Does every Canon model offer the same functions?

No. The available options depend on the model and firmware. A supported printer may offer diagnostics and maintenance without offering a waste ink counter reset.

Is service mode required for every action?

Use the mode requested by the specific operation. The application provides instructions when the procedure requires service mode; do not copy a button sequence from a nearby model.

Can I read a counter that cannot be reset?

Some models expose values for reading without supporting a corresponding reset. WICRESETPRO distinguishes these cases so that a readable value is not mistaken for a resettable counter.

Is the free 80% trial available for Canon?

The free reset to 80% is an Epson trial. For Canon, check the supported reset operation and the corresponding key offer.

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Instructions

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Waste ink error codes

First download the app and read your printer’s counters. Above 90%? Check the available reset function. Match the code to the complete message; a removable maintenance box may need replacement.

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1700170117021703170417051710171117121713171417151716	Ink absorber almost full
5B005B015B025B035B045B055B105B115B125B135B145B15	Ink absorber full
1719171A	Borderless-printing absorber almost full
17171718410D	Borderless-printing absorber full
172732503252	Maintenance box / cartridge almost full
17261720	Maintenance box / cartridge full
13681372	Maintenance task blocked: cartridge almost full

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More codes and original messages

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E8 · E08 · P07 · E27 · E17 · E18 · E22 · E28 · E10 · E60

• The ink absorber is almost full.
• Ink absorber full.
• Printer error has occurred.
• Waste ink tank almost full
• Waste ink absorber almost full
• Main ink absorber full
• Platen ink absorber full
• The ink absorber for borderless printing is almost full.
• The ink absorber for borderless printing is full.
• The maintenance cartridge is almost full.
• The maintenance cartridge is full.
• The maintenance cartridge is full. It needs to be replaced.
• Replace Ink in Print Head cannot be performed because the maintenance cartridge is almost full.
• Unable to proceed with print head replacement because the maintenance cartridge is almost full.

Canon service-mode instructions

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